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Mountain River vs Lower Longley

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mountain River (1032) sits above Lower Longley (905).

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Mountain River and Lower Longley side by side

MeasureMountain RiverLower Longley
Renting
House rent$290/wk$290/wk
Unit rent$300/wk$383/wk
Owner occupied91.0%89.0%
Renter occupied6.0%3.0%
Schools
Schools nearby202
Average ICSEA1032905
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population606267
Median age4247
Climate
Annual rainfall964 mm1003 mm
Mean max, January20.9°C20.2°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
Mountain River edges out on average school ICSEA (1032 vs 905).

Mountain River vs Lower Longley: common questions

Does Mountain River or Lower Longley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mountain River scores 1032 vs 905 in Lower Longley. 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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