Montrose vs Crossroads
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Crossroads (933) sits above Montrose (896).
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Montrose and Crossroads side by side
| Measure | Montrose | Crossroads |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 896 | 933 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | – | 127 |
| Median age | – | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 550 mm | 569 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.5°C | 33.6°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
- Crossroads edges out on average school ICSEA (933 vs 896).
Montrose vs Crossroads: common questions
Does Montrose or Crossroads have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Crossroads scores 933 vs 896 in Montrose. 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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