Mount Pluto vs Myrtlevale

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Pluto (986) sits above Myrtlevale (971). Mount Pluto skews owner-occupied (100%), Myrtlevale runs more rental-dense (75% owner).

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Mount Pluto and Myrtlevale side by side

MeasureMount PlutoMyrtlevale
Renting
Owner occupied100.0%75.0%
Renter occupied–15.0%
Schools
Schools nearby32
Average ICSEA986971
Lifestyle and people
Population8205
Median age3248
Climate
Annual rainfall1337 mm1481 mm
Mean max, January31.4°C31.3°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 Pluto edges out on average school ICSEA (986 vs 971). Myrtlevale also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Mount Pluto vs Myrtlevale: common questions

Does Mount Pluto or Myrtlevale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Pluto scores 986 vs 971 in Myrtlevale. 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.