Magpie vs Mount Helen
Mount Helen scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Magpie (1008) sits above Mount Helen (1003).
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Magpie and Mount Helen side by side
| Measure | Magpie | Mount Helen |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $597,500 |
| Median unit | – | $240,480 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1008 | 1003 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 25 | 100 |
| Population | 368 | 3,011 |
| Median age | 48 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 655 mm | 764 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.0°C | 25.1°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
- Magpie edges out on average school ICSEA (1008 vs 1003).
Magpie vs Mount Helen: common questions
Does Magpie or Mount Helen have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Magpie scores 1008 vs 1003 in Mount Helen. 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.
Which is more walkable, Magpie or Mount Helen?
Mount Helen scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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