Mount Pleasant vs Sebastopol
Sebastopol (median $465,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Mount Pleasant ($500,000).
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Mount Pleasant and Sebastopol side by side
| Measure | Mount Pleasant | Sebastopol |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $500,000 | $465,000 |
| Median unit | $442,500 | $365,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $350/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1019 | 1020 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 20 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 674 mm | 674 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.9°C | 25.9°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
Sebastopol scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sebastopol (1020) sits above Mount Pleasant (1019).
- For buyers
- Sebastopol is the lower entry point at $465,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Sebastopol edges out on average school ICSEA (1020 vs 1019).
Mount Pleasant vs Sebastopol: common questions
Is Mount Pleasant or Sebastopol cheaper to buy in?
Sebastopol has the lower median house price at $465,000, roughly 7% below Mount Pleasant ($500,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mount Pleasant or Sebastopol have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sebastopol scores 1020 vs 1019 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.
Which is more walkable, Mount Pleasant or Sebastopol?
Sebastopol scores 20/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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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