Grandchester vs Lower Mount Walker

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lower Mount Walker (952) sits above Grandchester (941).

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Grandchester and Lower Mount Walker side by side

MeasureGrandchesterLower Mount Walker
Renting
Owner occupied83.0%80.0%
Renter occupied15.0%7.0%
Schools
Schools nearby517
Average ICSEA941952
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population467192
Median age4551
Climate
Annual rainfall785 mm775 mm
Mean max, January31.5°C32.1°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
Lower Mount Walker edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 941).

Grandchester vs Lower Mount Walker: common questions

Does Grandchester or Lower Mount Walker have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lower Mount Walker scores 952 vs 941 in Grandchester. 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.