Haliday Bay vs Mount Ossa
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Haliday Bay (970) sits above Mount Ossa (950). Haliday Bay skews owner-occupied (84%), Mount Ossa runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
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| Measure | Haliday Bay | Mount Ossa |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 970 | 950 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 172 | 250 |
| Median age | 55 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1611 mm | 1761 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 31.4°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
- Haliday Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 950). Mount Ossa also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Haliday Bay vs Mount Ossa: common questions
Does Haliday Bay or Mount Ossa have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Haliday Bay scores 970 vs 950 in Mount Ossa. 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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