Mount Light vs Hynam
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Light (974) sits above Hynam (965). Mount Light skews owner-occupied (100%), Hynam runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
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Mount Light and Hynam side by side
| Measure | Mount Light | Hynam |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $345/wk |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 974 | 965 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 155 | 198 |
| Median age | 46 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 520 mm | 515 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 29.1°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 Light edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 965). Mount Light also has a higher family-household share (96% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Light vs Hynam: common questions
Does Mount Light or Hynam have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Light scores 974 vs 965 in Hynam. 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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