Miners Rest vs Mount Rowan
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Rowan (1010) sits above Miners Rest (995). Mount Rowan skews owner-occupied (92%), Miners Rest runs more rental-dense (82% owner).
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Miners Rest and Mount Rowan side by side
| Measure | Miners Rest | Mount Rowan |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $587,500 | – |
| Median unit | $253,440 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 1010 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 10 |
| Population | 3,829 | 295 |
| Median age | 33 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 645 mm | 689 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.0°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 Rowan edges out on average school ICSEA (1010 vs 995).
Miners Rest vs Mount Rowan: common questions
Does Miners Rest or Mount Rowan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Rowan scores 1010 vs 995 in Miners Rest. 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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