Mount St John vs Garbutt East
Garbutt East scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Garbutt East (926) sits above Mount St John (925).
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Mount St John and Garbutt East side by side
| Measure | Mount St John | Garbutt East |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 43.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 925 | 926 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 30 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 100 |
| Population | 103 | – |
| Median age | 42 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1113 mm | 1113 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.9°C | 31.9°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
- Garbutt East edges out on average school ICSEA (926 vs 925).
Mount St John vs Garbutt East: common questions
Does Mount St John or Garbutt East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Garbutt East scores 926 vs 925 in Mount St John. 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 St John or Garbutt East?
Garbutt East scores 30/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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