Saddleback Mountain vs Jerrara

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jerrara (1070) sits above Saddleback Mountain (1068). Saddleback Mountain skews owner-occupied (96%), Jerrara runs more rental-dense (80% owner).

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Saddleback Mountain and Jerrara side by side

MeasureSaddleback MountainJerrara
Renting
House rent$830/wk$830/wk
Unit rent$650/wk$650/wk
Owner occupied96.0%80.0%
Schools
Schools nearby69
Average ICSEA10681070
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score010
Population67132
Median age5941
Climate
Annual rainfall1393 mm1393 mm
Mean max, January25.4°C25.4°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
Jerrara edges out on average school ICSEA (1070 vs 1068).

Saddleback Mountain vs Jerrara: common questions

Does Saddleback Mountain or Jerrara have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jerrara scores 1070 vs 1068 in Saddleback Mountain. 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.