Diamond Valley vs Mount Mellum
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Diamond Valley (1038) sits above Mount Mellum (1004). Mount Mellum skews owner-occupied (97%), Diamond Valley runs more rental-dense (86% owner).
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| Measure | Diamond Valley | Mount Mellum |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 97.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 1038 | 1004 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 489 | 457 |
| Median age | 50 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1608 mm | 1602 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.4°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
- Diamond Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (1038 vs 1004).
Diamond Valley vs Mount Mellum: common questions
Does Diamond Valley or Mount Mellum have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Diamond Valley scores 1038 vs 1004 in Mount Mellum. 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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