Jensen vs Mount Low
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Low (979) sits above Jensen (975). Jensen skews owner-occupied (91%), Mount Low runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
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Jensen and Mount Low side by side
| Measure | Jensen | Mount Low |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $610/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $370/wk |
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 35.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 975 | 979 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 1,797 | 5,488 |
| Median age | 36 | 29 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1201 mm | 1214 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 31.8°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 Low edges out on average school ICSEA (979 vs 975).
Jensen vs Mount Low: common questions
Does Jensen or Mount Low have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Low scores 979 vs 975 in Jensen. 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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