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Mount Pleasant vs Palmer

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Palmer (1003) sits above Mount Pleasant (998).

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Mount Pleasant and Palmer side by side

MeasureMount PleasantPalmer
Renting
House rent$400/wk–
Unit rent$250/wk–
Owner occupied86.0%91.0%
Renter occupied11.0%9.0%
Schools
Schools nearby48
Average ICSEA9981003
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population1,058215
Median age4850
Climate
Annual rainfall645 mm418 mm
Mean max, January27.8°C29.5°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
Palmer edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 998).

Mount Pleasant vs Palmer: common questions

Does Mount Pleasant or Palmer have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Palmer scores 1003 vs 998 in Mount Pleasant. 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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