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Mount Arden vs Port Augusta West

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Arden (851) sits above Port Augusta West (845).

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Mount Arden and Port Augusta West side by side

MeasureMount ArdenPort Augusta West
Renting
House rent–$370/wk
Unit rent–$310/wk
Owner occupied–57.0%
Renter occupied–40.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1110
Average ICSEA851845
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–2
Transit score–0
Bike score–55
Population204,046
Median age3640
Climate
Annual rainfall220 mm251 mm
Mean max, January34.4°C33.8°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 Arden edges out on average school ICSEA (851 vs 845).

Mount Arden vs Port Augusta West: common questions

Does Mount Arden or Port Augusta West have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Arden scores 851 vs 845 in Port Augusta West. 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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