Mount Marsden vs Upper Nile
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Nile (931) sits above Mount Marsden (920). Upper Nile skews owner-occupied (60%), Mount Marsden runs more rental-dense (38% owner).
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Mount Marsden and Upper Nile side by side
| Measure | Mount Marsden | Upper Nile |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 38.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 38.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 920 | 931 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 54 | 12 |
| Median age | 52 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 654 mm | 692 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 28.6°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
- Upper Nile edges out on average school ICSEA (931 vs 920). Upper Nile also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Marsden vs Upper Nile: common questions
Does Mount Marsden or Upper Nile have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Nile scores 931 vs 920 in Mount Marsden. 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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