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Petford vs Mutchilba

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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Petford and Mutchilba side by side

MeasurePetfordMutchilba
Renting
Owner occupied40.0%67.0%
Renter occupied–23.0%
Schools
Schools nearby43
Average ICSEA936934
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population22627
Median age6638
Climate
Annual rainfall819 mm751 mm
Mean max, January31.4°C31.1°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.

Petford vs Mutchilba: common questions

Does Petford or Mutchilba 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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