Mingenew vs Mount Budd
Mingenew scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mingenew (1029) sits above Mount Budd (966).
Buying in Mingenew or Mount Budd?
Selling in Mingenew? The free selling guide
Mingenew and Mount Budd side by side
| Measure | Mingenew | Mount Budd |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $150/wk | $150/wk |
| Unit rent | $150/wk | $128/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 1 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1029 | 966 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 258 | 9 |
| Median age | 56 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 354 mm | 348 mm |
| Mean max, January | 35.9°C | 36.5°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
- Mingenew edges out on average school ICSEA (1029 vs 966). Mount Budd also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mingenew vs Mount Budd: common questions
Does Mingenew or Mount Budd have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mingenew scores 1029 vs 966 in Mount Budd. 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, Mingenew or Mount Budd?
Mingenew scores 8/100 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.
Keep comparing
The two suburbs
Compare Mingenew with
Choosing between Mingenew and Mount Budd?
The free buying guide: budget, schemes, inspections and how not to overpay.