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Bell vs Mount Tomah

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Tomah (1049) sits above Bell (1008).

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Bell and Mount Tomah side by side

MeasureBellMount Tomah
Renting
House rent–$740/wk
Owner occupied93.0%89.0%
Renter occupied–18.0%
Schools
Schools nearby217
Average ICSEA10081049
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population4468
Median age4157
Climate
Annual rainfall987 mm1246 mm
Mean max, January25.6°C26.1°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
Mount Tomah edges out on average school ICSEA (1049 vs 1008). Mount Tomah also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Bell vs Mount Tomah: common questions

Does Bell or Mount Tomah have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Tomah scores 1049 vs 1008 in Bell. 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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