Mongolata vs Burra
Burra scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 44/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Burra (1004) sits above Mongolata (987). Mongolata skews owner-occupied (100%), Burra runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
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Mongolata and Burra side by side
| Measure | Mongolata | Burra |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $180/wk |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 1004 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 44 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 7 | 1,112 |
| Median age | 29 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 292 mm | 429 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.6°C | 30.3°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
- Burra edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 987).
Mongolata vs Burra: common questions
Does Mongolata or Burra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Burra scores 1004 vs 987 in Mongolata. 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, Mongolata or Burra?
Burra scores 44/100 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.
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