Mount Tom vs Oyster Creek
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Oyster Creek (920) sits above Mount Tom (909).
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Mount Tom and Oyster Creek side by side
| Measure | Mount Tom | Oyster Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 909 | 920 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 44 | 39 |
| Median age | 56 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1068 mm | 1092 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.0°C | 30.7°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
- Oyster Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (920 vs 909).
Mount Tom vs Oyster Creek: common questions
Does Mount Tom or Oyster Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oyster Creek scores 920 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.
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