Side by sideSuburb comparison

Montgomery vs Somerton Park.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Somerton Park edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Somerton Park (980) sits above Montgomery (977).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Somerton Park edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 977).

Common questionsMontgomery vs Somerton Park

Common questions

Does Montgomery or Somerton Park have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Somerton Park scores 980 vs 977 in Montgomery. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Montgomery
Metric
Somerton Park

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$205/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$205/wk
$240/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$174/wk
75.0%
Owner occupied
20.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
48
Transit score
0
Bike score
40
65
Population
6,231
37
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

15
Schools nearby
13
977
Avg ICSEA
980

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).