Mount Molloy vs Craiglie
Craiglie scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Craiglie (966) sits above Mount Molloy (952). Mount Molloy skews owner-occupied (80%), Craiglie runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
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Mount Molloy and Craiglie side by side
| Measure | Mount Molloy | Craiglie |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 952 | 966 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 30 |
| Population | 266 | 1,062 |
| Median age | 54 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1322 mm | 1881 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.0°C | 31.9°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
- Craiglie edges out on average school ICSEA (966 vs 952). Craiglie also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Molloy vs Craiglie: common questions
Does Mount Molloy or Craiglie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Craiglie scores 966 vs 952 in Mount Molloy. 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.
Which is more walkable, Mount Molloy or Craiglie?
Craiglie scores 10/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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