Montacute vs Cherryville
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cherryville (1083) sits above Montacute (1076).
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Montacute and Cherryville side by side
| Measure | Montacute | Cherryville |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $450/wk | $490/wk |
| Unit rent | $370/wk | $175/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1076 | 1083 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 332 | 125 |
| Median age | 46 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 848 mm | 848 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.3°C | 27.3°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
- Cherryville edges out on average school ICSEA (1083 vs 1076). Cherryville also has a higher family-household share (92% vs 78%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Montacute vs Cherryville: common questions
Does Montacute or Cherryville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cherryville scores 1083 vs 1076 in Montacute. 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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