Mobrup vs Orchid Valley
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Orchid Valley (969) sits above Mobrup (957). Mobrup skews owner-occupied (69%), Orchid Valley runs more rental-dense (46% owner).
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Mobrup and Orchid Valley side by side
| Measure | Mobrup | Orchid Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $200/wk | $180/wk |
| Unit rent | $88/wk | $230/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 46.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 969 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 40 | 27 |
| Median age | 55 | 58 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 529 mm | 548 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 29.3°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
- Orchid Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (969 vs 957). Orchid Valley also has a higher family-household share (92% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mobrup vs Orchid Valley: common questions
Does Mobrup or Orchid Valley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Orchid Valley scores 969 vs 957 in Mobrup. 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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