Mount Thorley vs Whittingham
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Thorley (942) sits above Whittingham (939).
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Mount Thorley and Whittingham side by side
| Measure | Mount Thorley | Whittingham |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $640/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 942 | 939 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 86 | 421 |
| Median age | 37 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 639 mm | 644 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.7°C | 31.6°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 Thorley edges out on average school ICSEA (942 vs 939). Whittingham also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Thorley vs Whittingham: common questions
Does Mount Thorley or Whittingham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Thorley scores 942 vs 939 in Whittingham. 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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