Mount Hill vs Ellendale
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Hill (925) sits above Ellendale (921). Ellendale skews owner-occupied (86%), Mount Hill runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
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Mount Hill and Ellendale side by side
| Measure | Mount Hill | Ellendale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $235/wk | $320/wk |
| Unit rent | $200/wk | $272/wk |
| Owner occupied | 62.0% | 86.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 925 | 921 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 41 | 25 |
| Median age | 51 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 394 mm | 411 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.3°C | 33.2°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
- 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 Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (925 vs 921). Ellendale also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Hill vs Ellendale: common questions
Does Mount Hill or Ellendale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Hill scores 925 vs 921 in Ellendale. 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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