Mount Mitchell vs Wards Mistake
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Mitchell (933) sits above Wards Mistake (926). Mount Mitchell skews owner-occupied (72%), Wards Mistake runs more rental-dense (20% owner).
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Mount Mitchell and Wards Mistake side by side
| Measure | Mount Mitchell | Wards Mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $420/wk | $523/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $370/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 20.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 933 | 926 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 106 | 27 |
| Median age | 53 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 922 mm | 851 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.8°C | 25.3°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 Mitchell edges out on average school ICSEA (933 vs 926). Mount Mitchell also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Mitchell vs Wards Mistake: common questions
Does Mount Mitchell or Wards Mistake have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Mitchell scores 933 vs 926 in Wards Mistake. 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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