Ando vs Mount Cooper
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ando (943) sits above Mount Cooper (937). Mount Cooper skews owner-occupied (167%), Ando runs more rental-dense (81% owner).
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Ando and Mount Cooper side by side
| Measure | Ando | Mount Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 167.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 943 | 937 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 49 | 8 |
| Median age | 51 | 64 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 636 mm | 579 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.6°C | 25.2°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Ando edges out on average school ICSEA (943 vs 937).
Ando vs Mount Cooper: common questions
Does Ando or Mount Cooper have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ando scores 943 vs 937 in Mount Cooper. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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