Mount Louisa vs Shaw
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shaw (932) sits above Mount Louisa (925). Mount Louisa skews owner-occupied (65%), Shaw runs more rental-dense (47% owner).
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Mount Louisa and Shaw side by side
| Measure | Mount Louisa | Shaw |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $465,000 | – |
| Median unit | $490,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $565/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | 47.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | 50.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 925 | 932 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 55 | 55 |
| Population | 9,227 | 760 |
| Median age | 34 | 28 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1090 mm | 1109 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.9°C | 32.1°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
- Shaw edges out on average school ICSEA (932 vs 925).
Mount Louisa vs Shaw: common questions
Does Mount Louisa or Shaw have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shaw scores 932 vs 925 in Mount Louisa. 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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