Gorae West vs Mount Richmond

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gorae West (974) sits above Mount Richmond (963). Mount Richmond skews owner-occupied (107%), Gorae West runs more rental-dense (74% owner).

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Gorae West and Mount Richmond side by side

MeasureGorae WestMount Richmond
Renting
Owner occupied74.0%107.0%
Renter occupied19.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby614
Average ICSEA974963
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population23742
Median age4745
Climate
Annual rainfall776 mm884 mm
Mean max, January22.5°C23.0°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
Gorae West edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 963). Gorae West also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Gorae West vs Mount Richmond: common questions

Does Gorae West or Mount Richmond have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gorae West scores 974 vs 963 in Mount Richmond. 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.