Finniss vs Mount Observation
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Observation (987) sits above Finniss (983).
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Finniss and Mount Observation side by side
| Measure | Finniss | Mount Observation |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $250/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 983 | 987 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 293 | 10 |
| Median age | 49 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 452 mm | 630 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.5°C | 26.2°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 Observation edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 983). Mount Observation also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Finniss vs Mount Observation: common questions
Does Finniss or Mount Observation have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Observation scores 987 vs 983 in Finniss. 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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