Mount Alfred vs Pine Mountain

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Alfred (969) sits above Pine Mountain (933).

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MeasureMount AlfredPine Mountain
Renting
Owner occupied64.0%–
Renter occupied55.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby38
Average ICSEA969933
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population39307
Median age4062
Climate
Annual rainfall879 mm854 mm
Mean max, January30.9°C30.8°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
Mount Alfred edges out on average school ICSEA (969 vs 933).

Mount Alfred vs Pine Mountain: common questions

Does Mount Alfred or Pine Mountain have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Alfred scores 969 vs 933 in Pine Mountain. 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.