Mount Carbine vs Shannonvale
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shannonvale (958) sits above Mount Carbine (954). Shannonvale skews owner-occupied (90%), Mount Carbine runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
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| Measure | Mount Carbine | Shannonvale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 958 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 94 | 194 |
| Median age | 61 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1143 mm | 2195 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.3°C | 32.4°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
- Shannonvale edges out on average school ICSEA (958 vs 954). Shannonvale also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 45%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Carbine vs Shannonvale: common questions
Does Mount Carbine or Shannonvale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shannonvale scores 958 vs 954 in Mount Carbine. 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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