Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mount Walker vs Lower Mount Walker.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Mount Walker edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Walker (961) sits above Lower Mount Walker (952).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Mount Walker edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 952).

Common questionsMount Walker vs Lower Mount Walker

Common questions

Does Mount Walker or Lower Mount Walker have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Walker scores 961 vs 952 in Lower Mount Walker. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Mount Walker
Metric
Lower Mount Walker

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$255/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
80.0%
Renter occupied
7.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
6,007
Population
192
43
Median age
51

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

11
Schools nearby
17
961
Avg ICSEA
952

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).