Monkland vs Southside

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Monkland (970) sits above Southside (968).

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Monkland and Southside side by side

MeasureMonklandSouthside
Renting
House rent–$585/wk
Unit rent–$450/wk
Owner occupied63.0%69.0%
Renter occupied34.0%29.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1718
Average ICSEA970968
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–0
Transit score–0
Bike score–0
Population1,1356,312
Median age3946
Climate
Annual rainfall1086 mm1039 mm
Mean max, January30.8°C31.1°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
Monkland edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 968).

Monkland vs Southside: common questions

Does Monkland or Southside have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Monkland scores 970 vs 968 in Southside. 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.