Mount Surround vs Upper Haughton
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Surround (930) sits above Upper Haughton (922). Mount Surround skews owner-occupied (90%), Upper Haughton runs more rental-dense (44% owner).
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| Measure | Mount Surround | Upper Haughton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 44.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 19 |
| Average ICSEA | 930 | 922 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 130 | 34 |
| Median age | 55 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1073 mm | 942 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 32.2°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 Surround edges out on average school ICSEA (930 vs 922).
Mount Surround vs Upper Haughton: common questions
Does Mount Surround or Upper Haughton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Surround scores 930 vs 922 in Upper Haughton. 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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