Side by sideSuburb comparison

Hovells Creek vs Mount Collins.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Hovells Creek edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hovells Creek (921) sits above Mount Collins (914).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Hovells Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (921 vs 914).

Common questionsHovells Creek vs Mount Collins

Common questions

Does Hovells Creek or Mount Collins have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hovells Creek scores 921 vs 914 in Mount Collins. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Hovells Creek
Metric
Mount Collins

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$230/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$230/wk
$196/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$196/wk
110.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
27
Population
11
51
Median age
32

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
6
921
Avg ICSEA
914

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).