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Howell vs Old Mill

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Howell (892) sits above Old Mill (877).

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Howell and Old Mill side by side

MeasureHowellOld Mill
Renting
House rent$480/wk–
Unit rent$325/wk–
Owner occupied53.0%44.0%
Schools
Schools nearby87
Average ICSEA892877
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population3116
Median age5240
Climate
Annual rainfall799 mm818 mm
Mean max, January29.7°C29.2°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
Howell edges out on average school ICSEA (892 vs 877). Howell also has a higher family-household share (60% vs 44%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Howell vs Old Mill: common questions

Does Howell or Old Mill have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Howell scores 892 vs 877 in Old Mill. 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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