Cambridge vs Mount Rumney
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Rumney (990) sits above Cambridge (988).
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Cambridge and Mount Rumney side by side
| Measure | Cambridge | Mount Rumney |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,010,000 | – |
| Median unit | $765,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | $340/wk | $268/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 94.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 4.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 988 | 990 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 25 | 0 |
| Population | – | 303 |
| Median age | – | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 513 mm | 513 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.3°C | 22.3°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
- Mount Rumney edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 988).
Cambridge vs Mount Rumney: common questions
Does Cambridge or Mount Rumney have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Rumney scores 990 vs 988 in Cambridge. 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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