Mount Duneed vs Charlemont
Charlemont (median $651,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Mount Duneed ($710,000).
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Mount Duneed and Charlemont side by side
| Measure | Mount Duneed | Charlemont |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $710,000 | $651,000 |
| Median unit | $291,600 | $291,600 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1047 | 1022 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 6,182 | 2,612 |
| Median age | 32 | 29 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 537 mm | 516 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.8°C | 25.2°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 Mount Duneed (1047) sits above Charlemont (1022).
- For buyers
- Charlemont is the lower entry point at $651,000 median, 8% 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
- Mount Duneed edges out on average school ICSEA (1047 vs 1022).
Mount Duneed vs Charlemont: common questions
Is Mount Duneed or Charlemont cheaper to buy in?
Charlemont has the lower median house price at $651,000, roughly 8% below Mount Duneed ($710,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mount Duneed or Charlemont have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Duneed scores 1047 vs 1022 in Charlemont. 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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