Mount Whitestone vs Upper Tenthill
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Whitestone (962) sits above Upper Tenthill (946).
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Mount Whitestone and Upper Tenthill side by side
| Measure | Mount Whitestone | Upper Tenthill |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | 946 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 129 | 273 |
| Median age | 50 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 681 mm | 688 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.6°C | 31.9°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
- Mount Whitestone edges out on average school ICSEA (962 vs 946). Upper Tenthill also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Whitestone vs Upper Tenthill: common questions
Does Mount Whitestone or Upper Tenthill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Whitestone scores 962 vs 946 in Upper Tenthill. 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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