Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mountain River vs Leslie Vale.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Leslie Vale (1056) sits above Mountain River (1032).

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

Leslie Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (1056 vs 1032).

Common questionsMountain River vs Leslie Vale

Common questions

Does Mountain River or Leslie Vale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Leslie Vale scores 1056 vs 1032 in Mountain River. 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

Mountain River
Metric
Leslie Vale

Price & Market

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

Rental

$290/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$375/wk
$300/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$340/wk
91.0%
Owner occupied
82.0%
6.0%
Renter occupied
12.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
606
Population
392
42
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
12
1032
Avg ICSEA
1056

Climate

586 mm
Annual rainfall
586 mm
21.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
21.8°C

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