Side by sideSuburb comparison

Black River vs Mount Low.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Mount Low edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Low (979) sits above Black River (961).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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 Low edges out on average school ICSEA (979 vs 961).

Common questionsBlack River vs Mount Low

Common questions

Does Black River or Mount Low have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Low scores 979 vs 961 in Black River. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Black River
Metric
Mount Low

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$355/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$570/wk
$302/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$370/wk
Owner occupied
63.0%
Renter occupied
35.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
25
Bike score
100
32,004
Population
5,488
32
Median age
29

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
9
961
Avg ICSEA
979

Climate

1036 mm
Annual rainfall
1036 mm
31.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).