Blue Knob vs Mount Burrell
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Burrell (1023) sits above Blue Knob (990).
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Blue Knob and Mount Burrell side by side
| Measure | Blue Knob | Mount Burrell |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $620/wk | $725/wk |
| Unit rent | $435/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 1023 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 210 | 276 |
| Median age | 58 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1472 mm | 1435 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.7°C | 29.1°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 Burrell edges out on average school ICSEA (1023 vs 990). Mount Burrell also has a higher family-household share (55% vs 42%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Blue Knob vs Mount Burrell: common questions
Does Blue Knob or Mount Burrell have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Burrell scores 1023 vs 990 in Blue Knob. 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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