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Mount Mckenzie vs Penrice

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Penrice (1012) sits above Mount Mckenzie (999).

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Mount Mckenzie and Penrice side by side

MeasureMount MckenziePenrice
Renting
House rent–$560/wk
Unit rent–$350/wk
Owner occupied79.0%82.0%
Renter occupied–9.0%
Schools
Schools nearby158
Average ICSEA9991012
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score05
Population58486
Median age5043
Climate
Annual rainfall536 mm525 mm
Mean max, January29.0°C29.2°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
Penrice edges out on average school ICSEA (1012 vs 999). Penrice also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 58%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Mount Mckenzie vs Penrice: common questions

Does Mount Mckenzie or Penrice have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Penrice scores 1012 vs 999 in Mount Mckenzie. 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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