Mount Mellum vs Peachester
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Mellum (1004) sits above Peachester (997). Mount Mellum skews owner-occupied (97%), Peachester runs more rental-dense (86% owner).
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Mount Mellum and Peachester side by side
| Measure | Mount Mellum | Peachester |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 97.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 1004 | 997 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 457 | 1,460 |
| Median age | 52 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1602 mm | 1512 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 29.6°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
- Mount Mellum edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 997).
Mount Mellum vs Peachester: common questions
Does Mount Mellum or Peachester have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Mellum scores 1004 vs 997 in Peachester. 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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