Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mount Elphinstone vs Robinson.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Robinson edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Robinson (989) sits above Mount Elphinstone (988).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Robinson edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 988).

Common questionsMount Elphinstone vs Robinson

Common questions

Does Mount Elphinstone or Robinson have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Robinson scores 989 vs 988 in Mount Elphinstone. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Mount Elphinstone
Metric
Robinson

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$290/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$340/wk
79.0%
Owner occupied
85.0%
Renter occupied
10.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
30
82
Population
696
50
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

15
Schools nearby
14
988
Avg ICSEA
989

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).