Blue Mountain vs Sarina Range
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blue Mountain (947) sits above Sarina Range (931). Sarina Range skews owner-occupied (95%), Blue Mountain runs more rental-dense (81% owner).
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Blue Mountain and Sarina Range side by side
| Measure | Blue Mountain | Sarina Range |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 95.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 19 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 947 | 931 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 83 | 277 |
| Median age | 44 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1229 mm | 1517 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.9°C | 30.3°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
- Blue Mountain edges out on average school ICSEA (947 vs 931). Sarina Range also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Blue Mountain vs Sarina Range: common questions
Does Blue Mountain or Sarina Range have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blue Mountain scores 947 vs 931 in Sarina Range. 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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