Grahamstown vs Mount Adrah
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Grahamstown (939) sits above Mount Adrah (932). Grahamstown skews owner-occupied (100%), Mount Adrah runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
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Grahamstown and Mount Adrah side by side
| Measure | Grahamstown | Mount Adrah |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 939 | 932 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 71 | 49 |
| Median age | 54 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 765 mm | 685 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.9°C | 32.1°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
- Grahamstown edges out on average school ICSEA (939 vs 932).
Grahamstown vs Mount Adrah: common questions
Does Grahamstown or Mount Adrah have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Grahamstown scores 939 vs 932 in Mount Adrah. 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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