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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| Measure | Kinglake Central | Mount Slide |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1017 | 1002 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 413 | – |
| Median age | 45 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1022 mm | 944 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.2°C | 26.6°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.
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