Side by sideSuburb comparison

Myrtle Mountain vs Candelo.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Myrtle Mountain edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Myrtle Mountain (982) sits above Candelo (979). Myrtle Mountain skews owner-occupied (93%), Candelo runs more rental-dense (79% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Myrtle Mountain edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 979).

Common questionsMyrtle Mountain vs Candelo

Common questions

Does Myrtle Mountain or Candelo have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Myrtle Mountain scores 982 vs 979 in Candelo. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Myrtle Mountain
Metric
Candelo

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$255/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$250/wk
93.0%
Owner occupied
79.0%
Renter occupied
13.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
20
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
75
Population
780
53
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
10
982
Avg ICSEA
979

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).