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Mount Palmer vs Marvel Loch

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marvel Loch (941) sits above Mount Palmer (940).

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Mount Palmer and Marvel Loch side by side

MeasureMount PalmerMarvel Loch
Renting
House rent$150/wk$150/wk
Unit rent$128/wk$180/wk
Owner occupied–68.0%
Renter occupied–53.0%
Schools
Schools nearby23
Average ICSEA940941
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population–120
Median age–48
Climate
Annual rainfall309 mm337 mm
Mean max, January34.4°C34.0°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
Marvel Loch edges out on average school ICSEA (941 vs 940).

Mount Palmer vs Marvel Loch: common questions

Does Mount Palmer or Marvel Loch have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marvel Loch scores 941 vs 940 in Mount Palmer. 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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