Mount Burnett vs Pakenham Upper
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Burnett (1021) sits above Pakenham Upper (1013).
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Mount Burnett and Pakenham Upper side by side
| Measure | Mount Burnett | Pakenham Upper |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 98.0% | 94.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 3.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1021 | 1013 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 180 | 1,196 |
| Median age | 42 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1007 mm | 1007 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.6°C | 25.6°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 Burnett edges out on average school ICSEA (1021 vs 1013). Mount Burnett also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 84%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Burnett vs Pakenham Upper: common questions
Does Mount Burnett or Pakenham Upper have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Burnett scores 1021 vs 1013 in Pakenham Upper. 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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