Mount Rumney vs Howrah
Howrah scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Howrah (1002) sits above Mount Rumney (990). Mount Rumney skews owner-occupied (94%), Howrah runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
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Mount Rumney and Howrah side by side
| Measure | Mount Rumney | Howrah |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | $360/wk |
| Unit rent | $268/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 4.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 1002 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 26 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 303 | 9,545 |
| Median age | 44 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 513 mm | 517 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.3°C | 22.6°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
- Howrah edges out on average school ICSEA (1002 vs 990). Mount Rumney also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Rumney vs Howrah: common questions
Does Mount Rumney or Howrah have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Howrah scores 1002 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.
Which is more walkable, Mount Rumney or Howrah?
Howrah scores 26/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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