Mount Lawley vs Highgate
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Highgate (1114) sits above Mount Lawley (1103). Mount Lawley skews owner-occupied (61%), Highgate runs more rental-dense (42% owner).
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Mount Lawley and Highgate side by side
| Measure | Mount Lawley | Highgate |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | 42.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | 57.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1103 | 1114 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 11,328 | 2,326 |
| Median age | 38 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 708 mm | 708 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.0°C | 31.0°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
- Highgate edges out on average school ICSEA (1114 vs 1103). Mount Lawley also has a higher family-household share (60% vs 46%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Lawley vs Highgate: common questions
Does Mount Lawley or Highgate have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Highgate scores 1114 vs 1103 in Mount Lawley. 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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