Irwin vs Mount Adams
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Irwin (987) sits above Mount Adams (945).
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Irwin and Mount Adams side by side
| Measure | Irwin | Mount Adams |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $450,000 | – |
| Median unit | $385,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $250/wk | $250/wk |
| Unit rent | $230/wk | $213/wk |
| Owner occupied | 104.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 945 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 72 | 8 |
| Median age | 55 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 428 mm | 421 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.0°C | 33.9°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
- Irwin edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 945). Irwin also has a higher family-household share (72% vs 43%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Irwin vs Mount Adams: common questions
Does Irwin or Mount Adams have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Irwin scores 987 vs 945 in Mount Adams. 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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