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Mount Chalmers vs Sandringham

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sandringham (968) sits above Mount Chalmers (939).

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Mount Chalmers and Sandringham side by side

MeasureMount ChalmersSandringham
Renting
Owner occupied87.0%–
Renter occupied4.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby205
Average ICSEA939968
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population226–
Median age47–
Climate
Annual rainfall875 mm805 mm
Mean max, January30.6°C31.0°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
Sandringham edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 939).

Mount Chalmers vs Sandringham: common questions

Does Mount Chalmers or Sandringham have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sandringham scores 968 vs 939 in Mount Chalmers. 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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