Mount Surround vs Cromarty
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cromarty (958) sits above Mount Surround (930). Cromarty skews owner-occupied (100%), Mount Surround runs more rental-dense (90% owner).
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Mount Surround and Cromarty side by side
| Measure | Mount Surround | Cromarty |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 930 | 958 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 130 | 43 |
| Median age | 55 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1073 mm | 1177 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 31.4°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
- Cromarty edges out on average school ICSEA (958 vs 930). Mount Surround also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Surround vs Cromarty: common questions
Does Mount Surround or Cromarty have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cromarty scores 958 vs 930 in Mount Surround. 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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