Mount Urah vs Glen Echo
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glen Echo (938) sits above Mount Urah (930). Glen Echo skews owner-occupied (107%), Mount Urah runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
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Mount Urah and Glen Echo side by side
| Measure | Mount Urah | Glen Echo |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 107.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 930 | 938 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 49 | 49 |
| Median age | 47 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 900 mm | 932 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.7°C | 31.5°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
- Glen Echo edges out on average school ICSEA (938 vs 930). Glen Echo also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 48%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Urah vs Glen Echo: common questions
Does Mount Urah or Glen Echo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glen Echo scores 938 vs 930 in Mount Urah. 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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