Clarendon Vale vs Mount Rumney
Clarendon Vale scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clarendon Vale (999) sits above Mount Rumney (990). Mount Rumney skews owner-occupied (94%), Clarendon Vale runs more rental-dense (32% owner).
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Clarendon Vale and Mount Rumney side by side
| Measure | Clarendon Vale | Mount Rumney |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $320/wk | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | $270/wk | $268/wk |
| Owner occupied | 32.0% | 94.0% |
| Renter occupied | 65.0% | 4.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 990 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 1,635 | 303 |
| Median age | 29 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 520 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
- Clarendon Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 990). Mount Rumney also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Clarendon Vale vs Mount Rumney: common questions
Does Clarendon Vale or Mount Rumney have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clarendon Vale scores 999 vs 990 in Mount Rumney. 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.
Which is more walkable, Clarendon Vale or Mount Rumney?
Clarendon Vale scores 6/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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