Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mount Arden vs Port Augusta West.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Mount Arden edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

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

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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).

Common questionsMount 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.

The numbers behind the take

Mount Arden
Metric
Port Augusta West

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$12/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$380/wk
$10/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$332/wk
Owner occupied
57.0%
Renter occupied
40.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
2
Transit score
0
Bike score
55
20
Population
4,046
36
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

11
Schools nearby
10
851
Avg ICSEA
845

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).