Mount Irvine vs Mount Tomah
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Tomah (1049) sits above Mount Irvine (1036). Mount Tomah skews owner-occupied (89%), Mount Irvine runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Mount Irvine and Mount Tomah side by side
| Measure | Mount Irvine | Mount Tomah |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $740/wk |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 1036 | 1049 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 22 | 68 |
| Median age | 67 | 57 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1219 mm | 1246 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.8°C | 26.1°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 Tomah edges out on average school ICSEA (1049 vs 1036). Mount Tomah also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Irvine vs Mount Tomah: common questions
Does Mount Irvine or Mount Tomah have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Tomah scores 1049 vs 1036 in Mount Irvine. 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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