Mount Pluto vs Strathdickie
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Strathdickie (994) sits above Mount Pluto (986). Mount Pluto skews owner-occupied (100%), Strathdickie runs more rental-dense (90% owner).
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| Measure | Mount Pluto | Strathdickie |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 986 | 994 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Population | 8 | 1,003 |
| Median age | 32 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1337 mm | 1567 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.4°C | 31.1°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
- Strathdickie edges out on average school ICSEA (994 vs 986). Strathdickie also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Pluto vs Strathdickie: common questions
Does Mount Pluto or Strathdickie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Strathdickie scores 994 vs 986 in Mount Pluto. 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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