Hindmarsh Tiers vs Mount Compass
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Compass (1012) sits above Hindmarsh Tiers (999). Mount Compass skews owner-occupied (85%), Hindmarsh Tiers runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
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| Measure | Hindmarsh Tiers | Mount Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 1012 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 111 | 1,580 |
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 892 mm | 852 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.7°C | 25.1°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
- Mount Compass edges out on average school ICSEA (1012 vs 999).
Hindmarsh Tiers vs Mount Compass: common questions
Does Hindmarsh Tiers or Mount Compass have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Compass scores 1012 vs 999 in Hindmarsh Tiers. 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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