Mapleton vs Montville
Mapleton scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Montville (1036) sits above Mapleton (1030).
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Mapleton and Montville side by side
| Measure | Mapleton | Montville |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 1030 | 1036 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 20 | 0 |
| Population | 1,661 | 1,092 |
| Median age | 59 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1615 mm | 1678 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.4°C | 28.6°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
- Montville edges out on average school ICSEA (1036 vs 1030).
Mapleton vs Montville: common questions
Does Mapleton or Montville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Montville scores 1036 vs 1030 in Mapleton. 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, Mapleton or Montville?
Mapleton scores 4/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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