Mount Marlow vs Preston
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Marlow (994) sits above Preston (986).
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| Measure | Mount Marlow | Preston |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 994 | 986 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 161 | – |
| Median age | 39 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1646 mm | 1650 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 31.1°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 Marlow edges out on average school ICSEA (994 vs 986).
Mount Marlow vs Preston: common questions
Does Mount Marlow or Preston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Marlow scores 994 vs 986 in Preston. 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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