Limestone Creek vs Mount Chalmers
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Limestone Creek (945) sits above Mount Chalmers (939).
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| Measure | Limestone Creek | Mount Chalmers |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 4.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 945 | 939 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 179 | 226 |
| Median age | 46 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 820 mm | 875 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.0°C | 30.6°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
- Limestone Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (945 vs 939). Limestone Creek also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Limestone Creek vs Mount Chalmers: common questions
Does Limestone Creek or Mount Chalmers have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Limestone Creek scores 945 vs 939 in Mount Chalmers. 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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