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Mutchilba vs Petford

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Petford (936) sits above Mutchilba (934). Mutchilba skews owner-occupied (67%), Petford runs more rental-dense (40% owner).

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Mutchilba and Petford side by side

MeasureMutchilbaPetford
Renting
Owner occupied67.0%40.0%
Renter occupied23.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby34
Average ICSEA934936
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population62722
Median age3866
Climate
Annual rainfall751 mm819 mm
Mean max, January31.1°C31.4°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
Petford edges out on average school ICSEA (936 vs 934). Mutchilba also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 40%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Mutchilba vs Petford: common questions

Does Mutchilba or Petford have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Petford scores 936 vs 934 in Mutchilba. 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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