Mount Urah vs St Mary
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Mary (934) sits above Mount Urah (930). St Mary skews owner-occupied (118%), Mount Urah runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
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Mount Urah and St Mary side by side
| Measure | Mount Urah | St Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 118.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 930 | 934 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 49 | 34 |
| Median age | 47 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 900 mm | 915 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
- St Mary edges out on average school ICSEA (934 vs 930). St Mary also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 48%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Urah vs St Mary: common questions
Does Mount Urah or St Mary have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Mary scores 934 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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