Mount Saint Thomas vs Mangerton
Mount Saint Thomas (median $935,000) is roughly 30% cheaper to buy into than Mangerton ($1,335,000).
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| Measure | Mount Saint Thomas | Mangerton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $935,000 | $1,335,000 |
| Median unit | $325,440 | $325,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | -0.5% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $640/wk | $640/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1069 | 1061 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 24 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,449 | 2,862 |
| Median age | 37 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1078 mm | 1078 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 26.3°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
Mangerton scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Saint Thomas (1069) sits above Mangerton (1061).
- For buyers
- Mount Saint Thomas is the lower entry point at $935,000 median, 30% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Mount Saint Thomas offers the higher gross rental yield (4.17% vs 2.92%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Mount Saint Thomas edges out on average school ICSEA (1069 vs 1061).
Mount Saint Thomas vs Mangerton: common questions
Is Mount Saint Thomas or Mangerton cheaper to buy in?
Mount Saint Thomas has the lower median house price at $935,000, roughly 30% below Mangerton ($1,335,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mount Saint Thomas or Mangerton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Saint Thomas scores 1069 vs 1061 in Mangerton. 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 Saint Thomas or Mangerton?
Mangerton scores 24/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Mount Saint Thomas or Mangerton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.17% in Mount Saint Thomas vs 2.92% in Mangerton. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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