Mole River vs Woodside
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Woodside (928) sits above Mole River (921).
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Mole River and Woodside side by side
| Measure | Mole River | Woodside |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $450/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 921 | 928 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 89 | 59 |
| Median age | 61 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 717 mm | 750 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 28.5°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
- Woodside edges out on average school ICSEA (928 vs 921). Woodside also has a higher family-household share (95% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mole River vs Woodside: common questions
Does Mole River or Woodside have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Woodside scores 928 vs 921 in Mole River. 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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