Mount Observation vs Mount Magnificent
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Magnificent (1023) sits above Mount Observation (987).
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Mount Observation and Mount Magnificent side by side
| Measure | Mount Observation | Mount Magnificent |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 92.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 1023 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 10 | 60 |
| Median age | 39 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 630 mm | 792 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.2°C | 25.6°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 Magnificent edges out on average school ICSEA (1023 vs 987). Mount Observation also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Observation vs Mount Magnificent: common questions
Does Mount Observation or Mount Magnificent have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Magnificent scores 1023 vs 987 in Mount Observation. 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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