Mount Lofty vs North Toowoomba
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Lofty (1007) sits above North Toowoomba (1002). Mount Lofty skews owner-occupied (73%), North Toowoomba runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
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Mount Lofty and North Toowoomba side by side
| Measure | Mount Lofty | North Toowoomba |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $620/wk | $560/wk |
| Unit rent | $340/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 44.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1007 | 1002 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 3,825 | 3,332 |
| Median age | 43 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 778 mm | 779 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 28.8°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 Lofty edges out on average school ICSEA (1007 vs 1002). Mount Lofty also has a higher family-household share (72% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Lofty vs North Toowoomba: common questions
Does Mount Lofty or North Toowoomba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Lofty scores 1007 vs 1002 in North Toowoomba. 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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