Mount Rumney vs Acton Park

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Acton Park (992) sits above Mount Rumney (990).

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Mount Rumney and Acton Park side by side

MeasureMount RumneyActon Park
Renting
House rent$400/wk$400/wk
Unit rent$268/wk$340/wk
Owner occupied94.0%–
Renter occupied4.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA990992
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score05
Population303–
Median age44–
Climate
Annual rainfall513 mm513 mm
Mean max, January22.3°C22.3°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
Acton Park edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 990).

Mount Rumney vs Acton Park: common questions

Does Mount Rumney or Acton Park have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Acton Park scores 992 vs 990 in Mount Rumney. 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.