Grove vs Mountain River
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mountain River (1032) sits above Grove (905). Mountain River skews owner-occupied (91%), Grove runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
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Grove and Mountain River side by side
| Measure | Grove | Mountain River |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $290/wk | $290/wk |
| Unit rent | $255/wk | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 905 | 1032 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 533 | 606 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 824 mm | 964 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.6°C | 20.9°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
- Mountain River edges out on average school ICSEA (1032 vs 905).
Grove vs Mountain River: common questions
Does Grove or Mountain River have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mountain River scores 1032 vs 905 in Grove. 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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