Robinson vs Mount Elphinstone

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Robinson (989) sits above Mount Elphinstone (988).

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Robinson and Mount Elphinstone side by side

MeasureRobinsonMount Elphinstone
Renting
House rent$300/wk$300/wk
Unit rent$340/wk$290/wk
Owner occupied85.0%79.0%
Renter occupied10.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby1415
Average ICSEA989988
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score30–
Population69682
Median age4750
Climate
Annual rainfall915 mm853 mm
Mean max, January23.8°C24.0°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
Robinson edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 988).

Robinson vs Mount Elphinstone: common questions

Does Robinson or Mount Elphinstone have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Robinson scores 989 vs 988 in Mount Elphinstone. 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.