Mount Tom vs Miriam Vale
Miriam Vale scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Miriam Vale (949) sits above Mount Tom (909). Mount Tom skews owner-occupied (89%), Miriam Vale runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
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Mount Tom and Miriam Vale side by side
| Measure | Mount Tom | Miriam Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 909 | 949 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 44 | 493 |
| Median age | 56 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1068 mm | 999 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.0°C | 31.2°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
- Miriam Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 909).
Mount Tom vs Miriam Vale: common questions
Does Mount Tom or Miriam Vale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Miriam Vale scores 949 vs 909 in Mount Tom. 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 Tom or Miriam Vale?
Miriam Vale scores 12/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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