Mount George vs Killawarra

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount George (929) sits above Killawarra (926). Killawarra skews owner-occupied (98%), Mount George runs more rental-dense (82% owner).

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Mount George and Killawarra side by side

MeasureMount GeorgeKillawarra
Price and market
Median house$732,500–
Median unit$179,280–
Renting
House rent–$525/wk
Owner occupied82.0%98.0%
Renter occupied9.0%11.0%
Schools
Schools nearby64
Average ICSEA929926
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population337178
Median age4552
Climate
Annual rainfall1111 mm987 mm
Mean max, January28.7°C29.4°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

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
Mount George edges out on average school ICSEA (929 vs 926). Killawarra also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Mount George vs Killawarra: common questions

Does Mount George or Killawarra have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount George scores 929 vs 926 in Killawarra. 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.