Mount Benson vs Robe
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Robe (985) sits above Mount Benson (978). Mount Benson skews owner-occupied (84%), Robe runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
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Mount Benson and Robe side by side
| Measure | Mount Benson | Robe |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $525/wk | $440/wk |
| Unit rent | $200/wk | $240/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 978 | 985 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 130 | 1,252 |
| Median age | 49 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 615 mm | 615 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.8°C | 23.8°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
- Robe edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 978). Mount Benson also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Benson vs Robe: common questions
Does Mount Benson or Robe have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Robe scores 985 vs 978 in Mount Benson. 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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