Kinglake Central vs Mount Slide

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kinglake Central (1017) sits above Mount Slide (1002).

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Kinglake Central and Mount Slide side by side

MeasureKinglake CentralMount Slide
Renting
Owner occupied87.0%–
Renter occupied6.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby1720
Average ICSEA10171002
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population413–
Median age45–
Climate
Annual rainfall1022 mm944 mm
Mean max, January25.2°C26.6°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
Kinglake Central edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 1002).

Kinglake Central vs Mount Slide: common questions

Does Kinglake Central or Mount Slide have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kinglake Central scores 1017 vs 1002 in Mount Slide. 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.