Petwood vs Mount Barker Summit
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Barker Summit (1043) sits above Petwood (1024). Petwood skews owner-occupied (104%), Mount Barker Summit runs more rental-dense (94% owner).
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Petwood and Mount Barker Summit side by side
| Measure | Petwood | Mount Barker Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $335/wk |
| Owner occupied | 104.0% | 94.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 1024 | 1043 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 90 | 100 |
| Median age | 42 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 449 mm | 564 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 28.2°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
- Mount Barker Summit edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1024). Mount Barker Summit also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Petwood vs Mount Barker Summit: common questions
Does Petwood or Mount Barker Summit have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Barker Summit scores 1043 vs 1024 in Petwood. 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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