Mount Byron vs Somerset Dam
Somerset Dam scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Byron (985) sits above Somerset Dam (966). Somerset Dam skews owner-occupied (68%), Mount Byron runs more rental-dense (44% owner).
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Mount Byron and Somerset Dam side by side
| Measure | Mount Byron | Somerset Dam |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 44.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 966 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 21 | 78 |
| Median age | 57 | 60 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 927 mm | 917 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 29.6°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 Byron edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 966). Mount Byron also has a higher family-household share (67% vs 39%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Byron vs Somerset Dam: common questions
Does Mount Byron or Somerset Dam have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Byron scores 985 vs 966 in Somerset Dam. 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.
Which is more walkable, Mount Byron or Somerset Dam?
Somerset Dam scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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