Carey Gully vs Mount George

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount George (1077) sits above Carey Gully (1075).

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Carey Gully and Mount George side by side

MeasureCarey GullyMount George
Renting
House rent$600/wk–
Owner occupied87.0%94.0%
Renter occupied11.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby1819
Average ICSEA10751077
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score015
Population428276
Median age5353
Climate
Annual rainfall1067 mm1057 mm
Mean max, January26.1°C26.5°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 George edges out on average school ICSEA (1077 vs 1075).

Carey Gully vs Mount George: common questions

Does Carey Gully or Mount George have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount George scores 1077 vs 1075 in Carey Gully. 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.