Side by sideSuburb comparison

Robe vs Mount Benson.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Robe (985) sits above Mount Benson (978). Mount Benson skews owner-occupied (84%), Robe runs more rental-dense (73% 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

Robe edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 978). Mount Benson also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsRobe vs Mount Benson

Common questions

Does Robe or Mount Benson have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Robe scores 985 vs 978 in Mount Benson. 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

Robe
Metric
Mount Benson

Price & Market

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

Rental

$450/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$525/wk
$240/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$200/wk
73.0%
Owner occupied
84.0%
21.0%
Renter occupied
19.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,252
Population
130
54
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
2
985
Avg ICSEA
978

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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