Side by sideSuburb comparison

Closeburn vs Mount Samson.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Mount Samson edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Samson (1094) sits above Closeburn (1087).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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 Samson edges out on average school ICSEA (1094 vs 1087).

Common questionsCloseburn vs Mount Samson

Common questions

Does Closeburn or Mount Samson have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Samson scores 1094 vs 1087 in Closeburn. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Closeburn
Metric
Mount Samson

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$488/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$488/wk
$575/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$435/wk
93.0%
Owner occupied
92.0%
5.0%
Renter occupied
7.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
562
Population
625
47
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
4
1087
Avg ICSEA
1094

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).