Mount Slide vs Castella
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Slide (1002) sits above Castella (992).
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Mount Slide and Castella side by side
| Measure | Mount Slide | Castella |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 95.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 4.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 1002 | 992 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | – | 257 |
| Median age | – | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 944 mm | 1074 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 24.8°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
- Mount Slide edges out on average school ICSEA (1002 vs 992).
Mount Slide vs Castella: common questions
Does Mount Slide or Castella have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Slide scores 1002 vs 992 in Castella. 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.
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