Charbon vs Mount Marsden
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Marsden (920) sits above Charbon (909). Charbon skews owner-occupied (71%), Mount Marsden runs more rental-dense (38% owner).
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Charbon and Mount Marsden side by side
| Measure | Charbon | Mount Marsden |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $360/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 38.0% |
| Renter occupied | 41.0% | 38.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 909 | 920 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 91 | 54 |
| Median age | 50 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 679 mm | 654 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.5°C | 29.3°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 Marsden edges out on average school ICSEA (920 vs 909). Mount Marsden also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Charbon vs Mount Marsden: common questions
Does Charbon or Mount Marsden have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Marsden scores 920 vs 909 in Charbon. 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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