Havilah vs Mount Knowles
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Knowles (957) sits above Havilah (942). Havilah skews owner-occupied (67%), Mount Knowles runs more rental-dense (46% owner).
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Havilah and Mount Knowles side by side
| Measure | Havilah | Mount Knowles |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 46.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 942 | 957 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 42 | 40 |
| Median age | 32 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 679 mm | 665 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 30.7°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
- Mount Knowles edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 942). Havilah also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Havilah vs Mount Knowles: common questions
Does Havilah or Mount Knowles have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Knowles scores 957 vs 942 in Havilah. 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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