Samsonvale vs Mount Samson

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Samson (1094) sits above Samsonvale (1071).

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Samsonvale and Mount Samson side by side

MeasureSamsonvaleMount Samson
Renting
Owner occupied93.0%92.0%
Renter occupied6.0%7.0%
Schools
Schools nearby34
Average ICSEA10711094
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population674625
Median age4047
Climate
Annual rainfall1136 mm1120 mm
Mean max, January30.2°C30.1°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 Samson edges out on average school ICSEA (1094 vs 1071).

Samsonvale vs Mount Samson: common questions

Does Samsonvale or Mount Samson have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Samson scores 1094 vs 1071 in Samsonvale. 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.