Monash vs Old Calperum

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Old Calperum (962) sits above Monash (934).

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Monash and Old Calperum side by side

MeasureMonashOld Calperum
Renting
House rent$360/wk–
Unit rent$230/wk–
Owner occupied82.0%75.0%
Renter occupied12.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby76
Average ICSEA934962
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population1,11012
Median age4757
Climate
Annual rainfall252 mm250 mm
Mean max, January33.1°C33.3°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
Old Calperum edges out on average school ICSEA (962 vs 934). Old Calperum also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Monash vs Old Calperum: common questions

Does Monash or Old Calperum have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Old Calperum scores 962 vs 934 in Monash. 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.