Millbrook vs Houghton
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Millbrook (1035) sits above Houghton (1034). Houghton skews owner-occupied (98%), Millbrook runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
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Millbrook and Houghton side by side
| Measure | Millbrook | Houghton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 98.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 3.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1035 | 1034 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 133 | 511 |
| Median age | 50 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 787 mm | 699 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.1°C | 28.3°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
- Millbrook edges out on average school ICSEA (1035 vs 1034). Houghton also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Millbrook vs Houghton: common questions
Does Millbrook or Houghton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Millbrook scores 1035 vs 1034 in Houghton. 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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