Busbys Flat vs Upper Mongogarie
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Busbys Flat (887) sits above Upper Mongogarie (881). Busbys Flat skews owner-occupied (100%), Upper Mongogarie runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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| Measure | Busbys Flat | Upper Mongogarie |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $380/wk |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 50.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 887 | 881 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 57 | 24 |
| Median age | 52 | 61 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1003 mm | 1025 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.4°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
- Busbys Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (887 vs 881). Busbys Flat also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Busbys Flat vs Upper Mongogarie: common questions
Does Busbys Flat or Upper Mongogarie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Busbys Flat scores 887 vs 881 in Upper Mongogarie. 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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