Side by sideSuburb comparison

Kinglake Central vs Mount Slide.

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

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

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

Kinglake Central edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 1002).

Common questionsKinglake 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.

The numbers behind the take

Kinglake Central
Metric
Mount Slide

Price & Market

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

Rental

$349/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$330/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$255/wk
87.0%
Owner occupied
6.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
413
Population
1,662
45
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

17
Schools nearby
20
1017
Avg ICSEA
1002

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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