Mount Sturt vs Swanfels
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Swanfels (963) sits above Mount Sturt (953). Swanfels skews owner-occupied (77%), Mount Sturt runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Mount Sturt and Swanfels side by side
| Measure | Mount Sturt | Swanfels |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 5.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 953 | 963 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 14 | 131 |
| Median age | 51 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 696 mm | 709 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 28.3°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
- 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
- Swanfels edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 953). Swanfels also has a higher family-household share (68% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Sturt vs Swanfels: common questions
Does Mount Sturt or Swanfels have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Swanfels scores 963 vs 953 in Mount Sturt. 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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