Mount Charlton vs Mount Pelion
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Pelion (950) sits above Mount Charlton (942). Mount Charlton skews owner-occupied (93%), Mount Pelion runs more rental-dense (76% owner).
Buying in Mount Charlton or Mount Pelion?
Selling in Mount Charlton? The free selling guide
Mount Charlton and Mount Pelion side by side
| Measure | Mount Charlton | Mount Pelion |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 93.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 942 | 950 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 151 | 90 |
| Median age | 53 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1723 mm | 1700 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°C | 31.4°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
- Mount Pelion edges out on average school ICSEA (950 vs 942). Mount Charlton also has a higher family-household share (91% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Charlton vs Mount Pelion: common questions
Does Mount Charlton or Mount Pelion have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Pelion scores 950 vs 942 in Mount Charlton. 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.
Keep comparing
The two suburbs
Compare Mount Charlton with
Choosing between Mount Charlton and Mount Pelion?
The free buying guide: budget, schemes, inspections and how not to overpay.