Mansfield vs Mount Thompson
Mount Thompson scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 44/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Thompson (1086) sits above Mansfield (1079).
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Mansfield and Mount Thompson side by side
| Measure | Mansfield | Mount Thompson |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $353/wk | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1079 | 1086 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | 44 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 972 mm | 972 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 29.9°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
- Mount Thompson edges out on average school ICSEA (1086 vs 1079).
Mansfield vs Mount Thompson: common questions
Does Mansfield or Mount Thompson have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Thompson scores 1086 vs 1079 in Mansfield. 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, Mansfield or Mount Thompson?
Mount Thompson scores 44/100 on walkability vs 26/100. 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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