Dows Creek vs Mount Martin

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Martin (947) sits above Dows Creek (942).

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Dows Creek and Mount Martin side by side

MeasureDows CreekMount Martin
Renting
Owner occupied71.0%80.0%
Renter occupied6.0%12.0%
Schools
Schools nearby62
Average ICSEA942947
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population146191
Median age4146
Climate
Annual rainfall1710 mm1673 mm
Mean max, January31.4°C31.0°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 Martin edges out on average school ICSEA (947 vs 942).

Dows Creek vs Mount Martin: common questions

Does Dows Creek or Mount Martin have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Martin scores 947 vs 942 in Dows Creek. 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.