Mount Vincent vs Wakefield
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wakefield (953) sits above Mount Vincent (938). Mount Vincent skews owner-occupied (95%), Wakefield runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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Mount Vincent and Wakefield side by side
| Measure | Mount Vincent | Wakefield |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $550,000 | – |
| Median unit | $274,320 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $640/wk | $685/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 95.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 5.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 938 | 953 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 380 | 144 |
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 932 mm | 1032 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°C | 28.8°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
- Wakefield edges out on average school ICSEA (953 vs 938). Mount Vincent also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Vincent vs Wakefield: common questions
Does Mount Vincent or Wakefield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wakefield scores 953 vs 938 in Mount Vincent. 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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