Side by sideSuburb comparison

Kelso vs Mount Stuart.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Stuart (960) sits above Kelso (884).

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

Mount Stuart edges out on average school ICSEA (960 vs 884).

Common questionsKelso 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.

The numbers behind the take

Kelso
Metric
Mount Stuart

Price & Market

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

Rental

$520/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$340/wk
$251/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$289/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
21,397
Population
13,688
35
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

10
Schools nearby
20
884
Avg ICSEA
960

Climate

1036 mm
Annual rainfall
1036 mm
31.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.4°C

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