Gargett vs Mount Martin
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Martin (947) sits above Gargett (937). Mount Martin skews owner-occupied (80%), Gargett runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
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Gargett and Mount Martin side by side
| Measure | Gargett | Mount Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 937 | 947 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 191 | 191 |
| Median age | 45 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1544 mm | 1673 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.7°C | 31.0°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 937). Mount Martin also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Gargett vs Mount Martin: common questions
Does Gargett or Mount Martin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Martin scores 947 vs 937 in Gargett. 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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