Rose River vs Mount Buffalo
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Buffalo (1060) sits above Rose River (1034).
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Rose River and Mount Buffalo side by side
| Measure | Rose River | Mount Buffalo |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1034 | 1060 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 26 | 5 |
| Median age | 49 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1188 mm | 1427 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 25.1°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
- Mount Buffalo edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1034).
Rose River vs Mount Buffalo: common questions
Does Rose River or Mount Buffalo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Buffalo scores 1060 vs 1034 in Rose River. 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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