Mount Alma vs Mount Larcom
Mount Larcom scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Alma (953) sits above Mount Larcom (909). Mount Larcom skews owner-occupied (81%), Mount Alma runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
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Mount Alma and Mount Larcom side by side
| Measure | Mount Alma | Mount Larcom |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 55.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 953 | 909 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 59 | 332 |
| Median age | 40 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 744 mm | 850 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.3°C | 31.1°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 Alma edges out on average school ICSEA (953 vs 909). Mount Alma also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Alma vs Mount Larcom: common questions
Does Mount Alma or Mount Larcom have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Alma scores 953 vs 909 in Mount Larcom. 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.
Which is more walkable, Mount Alma or Mount Larcom?
Mount Larcom scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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