Side by sideSuburb comparison

Rushy Lagoon vs South Mount Cameron.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Mount Cameron (870) sits above Rushy Lagoon (859).

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

South Mount Cameron edges out on average school ICSEA (870 vs 859). South Mount Cameron also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsRushy Lagoon vs South Mount Cameron

Common questions

Does Rushy Lagoon or South Mount Cameron have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Mount Cameron scores 870 vs 859 in Rushy Lagoon. 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

Rushy Lagoon
Metric
South Mount Cameron

Price & Market

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

Rental

$180/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$180/wk
$45/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$153/wk
Owner occupied
200.0%
27.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
29
Population
8
32
Median age
64

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

1
Schools nearby
2
859
Avg ICSEA
870

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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