Cape Gloucester vs Mount Pluto
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Pluto (986) sits above Cape Gloucester (958). Mount Pluto skews owner-occupied (100%), Cape Gloucester runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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| Measure | Cape Gloucester | Mount Pluto |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 958 | 986 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Population | 85 | 8 |
| Median age | 49 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1153 mm | 1337 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.0°C | 31.4°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
- Mount Pluto edges out on average school ICSEA (986 vs 958). Cape Gloucester also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Cape Gloucester vs Mount Pluto: common questions
Does Cape Gloucester or Mount Pluto have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Pluto scores 986 vs 958 in Cape Gloucester. 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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