Mount Scobie vs Timmering

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Timmering (953) sits above Mount Scobie (939).

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Mount Scobie and Timmering side by side

MeasureMount ScobieTimmering
Renting
Owner occupied–63.0%
Renter occupied–43.0%
Schools
Schools nearby310
Average ICSEA939953
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population–90
Median age–33
Climate
Annual rainfall426 mm430 mm
Mean max, January31.3°C31.4°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
Timmering edges out on average school ICSEA (953 vs 939).

Mount Scobie vs Timmering: common questions

Does Mount Scobie or Timmering have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Timmering scores 953 vs 939 in Mount Scobie. 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.