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Mount Direction vs Swan Bay

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Swan Bay (972) sits above Mount Direction (957).

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Mount Direction and Swan Bay side by side

MeasureMount DirectionSwan Bay
Renting
House rent$290/wk$290/wk
Unit rent$233/wk$247/wk
Owner occupied88.0%–
Renter occupied7.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby23
Average ICSEA957972
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population248–
Median age46–
Climate
Annual rainfall853 mm786 mm
Mean max, January22.8°C23.3°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
Swan Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 957).

Mount Direction vs Swan Bay: common questions

Does Mount Direction or Swan Bay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Swan Bay scores 972 vs 957 in Mount Direction. 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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