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Mountain River vs Sandfly

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sandfly (1045) sits above Mountain River (1032).

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Mountain River and Sandfly side by side

MeasureMountain RiverSandfly
Renting
House rent$290/wk$273/wk
Unit rent$300/wk$420/wk
Owner occupied91.0%88.0%
Renter occupied6.0%6.0%
Schools
Schools nearby209
Average ICSEA10321045
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score015
Population606336
Median age4243
Climate
Annual rainfall964 mm913 mm
Mean max, January20.9°C21.5°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
Sandfly edges out on average school ICSEA (1045 vs 1032).

Mountain River vs Sandfly: common questions

Does Mountain River or Sandfly have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sandfly scores 1045 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.

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