Horseshoe Lagoon vs Mount Surround
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Surround (930) sits above Horseshoe Lagoon (922). Mount Surround skews owner-occupied (90%), Horseshoe Lagoon runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
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Horseshoe Lagoon and Mount Surround side by side
| Measure | Horseshoe Lagoon | Mount Surround |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 19 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 922 | 930 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 213 | 130 |
| Median age | 38 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1050 mm | 1073 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.9°C | 32.0°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 Surround edges out on average school ICSEA (930 vs 922). Mount Surround also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Horseshoe Lagoon vs Mount Surround: common questions
Does Horseshoe Lagoon or Mount Surround have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Surround scores 930 vs 922 in Horseshoe Lagoon. 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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