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Palmer vs Mount Pleasant

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Palmer (1003) sits above Mount Pleasant (998).

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Palmer and Mount Pleasant side by side

MeasurePalmerMount Pleasant
Renting
House rent–$400/wk
Unit rent–$250/wk
Owner occupied91.0%86.0%
Renter occupied9.0%11.0%
Schools
Schools nearby84
Average ICSEA1003998
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population2151,058
Median age5048
Climate
Annual rainfall418 mm645 mm
Mean max, January29.5°C27.8°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
Palmer edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 998).

Palmer vs Mount Pleasant: common questions

Does Palmer or Mount Pleasant have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Palmer scores 1003 vs 998 in Mount Pleasant. 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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