Mount Dee vs Farley

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Dee (990) sits above Farley (988). Mount Dee skews owner-occupied (67%), Farley runs more rental-dense (47% owner).

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Mount Dee and Farley side by side

MeasureMount DeeFarley
Price and market
Median house–$457,500
Median unit–$293,040
House price change, 12 months–-21.8%
Renting
House rent$640/wk$640/wk
Unit rent$495/wk$495/wk
Owner occupied67.0%47.0%
Renter occupied–50.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA990988
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population14605
Median age6030
Climate
Annual rainfall785 mm756 mm
Mean max, January30.3°C30.5°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 Dee edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 988). Mount Dee also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 79%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Mount Dee vs Farley: common questions

Does Mount Dee or Farley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Dee scores 990 vs 988 in Farley. 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.