Mount Hill vs Bookara
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bookara (961) sits above Mount Hill (925). Bookara skews owner-occupied (82%), Mount Hill runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
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Mount Hill and Bookara side by side
| Measure | Mount Hill | Bookara |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $235/wk | $250/wk |
| Unit rent | $200/wk | $225/wk |
| Owner occupied | 62.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 925 | 961 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 41 | 149 |
| Median age | 51 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 394 mm | 398 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.3°C | 33.3°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
- Bookara edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 925). Bookara also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Hill vs Bookara: common questions
Does Mount Hill or Bookara have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bookara scores 961 vs 925 in Mount Hill. 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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