Mount Duneed vs Highton
Mount Duneed (median $710,000) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Highton ($892,500).
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Mount Duneed and Highton side by side
| Measure | Mount Duneed | Highton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $710,000 | $892,500 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $550,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1072 | 1077 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | 26 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,182 | 20,736 |
| Median age | 32 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 513 mm | 513 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.4°C | 25.4°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Highton (1077) sits above Mount Duneed (1072).
- For buyers
- Mount Duneed is the lower entry point at $710,000 median, 20% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Highton edges out on average school ICSEA (1077 vs 1072).
Mount Duneed vs Highton: common questions
Is Mount Duneed or Highton cheaper to buy in?
Mount Duneed has the lower median house price at $710,000, roughly 20% below Highton ($892,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mount Duneed or Highton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Highton scores 1077 vs 1072 in Mount Duneed. 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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