Grahamstown vs Mount Horeb
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Grahamstown (939) sits above Mount Horeb (925). Grahamstown skews owner-occupied (100%), Mount Horeb runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
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Grahamstown and Mount Horeb side by side
| Measure | Grahamstown | Mount Horeb |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 67.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 939 | 925 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 71 | 22 |
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 765 mm | 746 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.9°C | 32.0°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
- Grahamstown edges out on average school ICSEA (939 vs 925). Grahamstown also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 42%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Grahamstown vs Mount Horeb: common questions
Does Grahamstown or Mount Horeb have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Grahamstown scores 939 vs 925 in Mount Horeb. 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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