Side by sideSuburb comparison

Epsom vs Blue Mountain.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blue Mountain (947) sits above Epsom (937).

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

Blue Mountain edges out on average school ICSEA (947 vs 937).

Common questionsEpsom vs Blue Mountain

Common questions

Does Epsom or Blue Mountain have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blue Mountain scores 947 vs 937 in Epsom. 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

Epsom
Metric
Blue Mountain

Price & Market

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

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$213/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
81.0%
Renter occupied
27.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
7,346
Population
83
44
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
19
937
Avg ICSEA
947

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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