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Mount Elphinstone vs Robinson

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

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Mount Elphinstone and Robinson side by side

MeasureMount ElphinstoneRobinson
Renting
House rent$300/wk$300/wk
Unit rent$290/wk$340/wk
Owner occupied79.0%85.0%
Renter occupied–10.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1514
Average ICSEA988989
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–0
Transit score–0
Bike score–30
Population82696
Median age5047
Climate
Annual rainfall853 mm915 mm
Mean max, January24.0°C23.8°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
Robinson edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 988).

Mount 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.

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