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Mount Camel vs Costerfield

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Camel (1004) sits above Costerfield (998). Mount Camel skews owner-occupied (96%), Costerfield runs more rental-dense (85% owner).

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Mount Camel and Costerfield side by side

MeasureMount CamelCosterfield
Renting
Owner occupied96.0%85.0%
Renter occupied5.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2018
Average ICSEA1004998
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population13670
Median age5659
Climate
Annual rainfall522 mm513 mm
Mean max, January29.6°C29.8°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 Camel edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 998). Mount Camel also has a higher family-household share (65% vs 44%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Mount Camel vs Costerfield: common questions

Does Mount Camel or Costerfield have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Camel scores 1004 vs 998 in Costerfield. 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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