Motley vs Mount Irving
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Motley (945) sits above Mount Irving (932). Mount Irving skews owner-occupied (71%), Motley runs more rental-dense (38% owner).
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Motley and Mount Irving side by side
| Measure | Motley | Mount Irving |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 38.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 945 | 932 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 10 | 34 |
| Median age | 55 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 576 mm | 570 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.5°C | 31.7°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
- Motley edges out on average school ICSEA (945 vs 932). Mount Irving also has a higher family-household share (64% vs 38%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Motley vs Mount Irving: common questions
Does Motley or Mount Irving have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Motley scores 945 vs 932 in Mount Irving. 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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