Mudgegonga vs Dederang
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mudgegonga (1030) sits above Dederang (1028). Mudgegonga skews owner-occupied (92%), Dederang runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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Mudgegonga and Dederang side by side
| Measure | Mudgegonga | Dederang |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1030 | 1028 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 184 | 198 |
| Median age | 56 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1006 mm | 964 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.2°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
- Mudgegonga edges out on average school ICSEA (1030 vs 1028). Dederang also has a higher family-household share (102% vs 78%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mudgegonga vs Dederang: common questions
Does Mudgegonga or Dederang have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mudgegonga scores 1030 vs 1028 in Dederang. 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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