Mount Alma vs River Ranch
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving River Ranch (956) sits above Mount Alma (953). River Ranch skews owner-occupied (80%), Mount Alma runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
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| Measure | Mount Alma | River Ranch |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 55.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 953 | 956 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 59 | 269 |
| Median age | 40 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 744 mm | 784 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.3°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
- River Ranch edges out on average school ICSEA (956 vs 953).
Mount Alma vs River Ranch: common questions
Does Mount Alma or River Ranch have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), River Ranch scores 956 vs 953 in Mount Alma. 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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