Mount Darry vs Plainby
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Darry (1005) sits above Plainby (982).
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Mount Darry and Plainby side by side
| Measure | Mount Darry | Plainby |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1005 | 982 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 46 | 56 |
| Median age | 45 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 613 mm | 668 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 28.9°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 Darry edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 982).
Mount Darry vs Plainby: common questions
Does Mount Darry or Plainby have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Darry scores 1005 vs 982 in Plainby. 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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