Mount Hope vs Mount Drummond
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Hope (994) sits above Mount Drummond (982). Mount Hope skews owner-occupied (118%), Mount Drummond runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
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| Measure | Mount Hope | Mount Drummond |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 118.0% | 75.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 994 | 982 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 41 | 14 |
| Median age | 52 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 432 mm | 441 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.2°C | 27.7°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 Hope edges out on average school ICSEA (994 vs 982). Mount Drummond also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Hope vs Mount Drummond: common questions
Does Mount Hope or Mount Drummond have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Hope scores 994 vs 982 in Mount Drummond. 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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