Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mount Magnet vs Lake Austin.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Mount Magnet edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Magnet (717) sits above Lake Austin (677).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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 Magnet edges out on average school ICSEA (717 vs 677).

Common questionsMount Magnet vs Lake Austin

Common questions

Does Mount Magnet or Lake Austin have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Magnet scores 717 vs 677 in Lake Austin. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Mount Magnet
Metric
Lake Austin

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$175/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$100/wk
$175/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$85/wk
55.0%
Owner occupied
30.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
583
Population
215
43
Median age
54

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

1
Schools nearby
1
717
Avg ICSEA
677

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).