Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mount Russell vs Cherry Tree Hill.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Mount Russell edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Russell (896) sits above Cherry Tree Hill (895). Mount Russell skews owner-occupied (82%), Cherry Tree Hill runs more rental-dense (65% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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 Russell edges out on average school ICSEA (896 vs 895).

Common questionsMount Russell vs Cherry Tree Hill

Common questions

Does Mount Russell or Cherry Tree Hill have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Russell scores 896 vs 895 in Cherry Tree Hill. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Mount Russell
Metric
Cherry Tree Hill

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$270/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$270/wk
$250/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$230/wk
82.0%
Owner occupied
65.0%
14.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
111
Population
51
46
Median age
62

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
9
896
Avg ICSEA
895

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).