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Needles vs Montana

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Needles (954) sits above Montana (952). Needles skews owner-occupied (100%), Montana runs more rental-dense (76% owner).

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Needles and Montana side by side

MeasureNeedlesMontana
Renting
House rent$240/wk$240/wk
Unit rent$210/wk$265/wk
Owner occupied100.0%76.0%
Renter occupied18.0%29.0%
Schools
Schools nearby34
Average ICSEA954952
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population5057
Median age4544
Climate
Annual rainfall993 mm935 mm
Mean max, January22.3°C22.8°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
Needles edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 952).

Needles vs Montana: common questions

Does Needles or Montana have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Needles scores 954 vs 952 in Montana. 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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