Mount Irving vs Mount Tyson
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Tyson (961) sits above Mount Irving (932). Mount Tyson skews owner-occupied (89%), Mount Irving runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
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| Measure | Mount Irving | Mount Tyson |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 932 | 961 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 34 | 280 |
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 570 mm | 577 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.7°C | 31.7°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 Tyson edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 932). Mount Tyson also has a higher family-household share (95% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Irving vs Mount Tyson: common questions
Does Mount Irving or Mount Tyson have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Tyson scores 961 vs 932 in Mount Irving. 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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