Mulguthrie vs Ootha

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mulguthrie (913) sits above Ootha (897). Mulguthrie skews owner-occupied (100%), Ootha runs more rental-dense (79% owner).

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Mulguthrie and Ootha side by side

MeasureMulguthrieOotha
Renting
House rent$370/wk–
Owner occupied100.0%79.0%
Renter occupied–42.0%
Schools
Schools nearby58
Average ICSEA913897
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population1944
Median age2450
Climate
Annual rainfall436 mm448 mm
Mean max, January34.5°C34.4°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
Mulguthrie edges out on average school ICSEA (913 vs 897). Mulguthrie also has a higher family-household share (167% vs 58%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Mulguthrie vs Ootha: common questions

Does Mulguthrie or Ootha have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mulguthrie scores 913 vs 897 in Ootha. 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.