Kelso vs Mount Stuart
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Stuart (960) sits above Kelso (884).
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Kelso and Mount Stuart side by side
| Measure | Kelso | Mount Stuart |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $388,500 | – |
| Median unit | $312,500 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $520/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $251/wk | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 884 | 960 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1027 mm | 1130 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.2°C | 30.9°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
- Mount Stuart edges out on average school ICSEA (960 vs 884).
Kelso vs Mount Stuart: common questions
Does Kelso or Mount Stuart have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Stuart scores 960 vs 884 in Kelso. 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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