Larnook vs Mountain Top
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Larnook (977) sits above Mountain Top (972). Larnook skews owner-occupied (89%), Mountain Top runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
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Larnook and Mountain Top side by side
| Measure | Larnook | Mountain Top |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $620/wk | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | $435/wk | $435/wk |
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 5.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 977 | 972 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 394 | 45 |
| Median age | 50 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1245 mm | 1319 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 29.7°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
- Larnook edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 972). Larnook also has a higher family-household share (57% vs 44%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Larnook vs Mountain Top: common questions
Does Larnook or Mountain Top have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Larnook scores 977 vs 972 in Mountain Top. 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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