Spring Mountain vs Swan Vale
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Swan Vale (900) sits above Spring Mountain (898). Swan Vale skews owner-occupied (110%), Spring Mountain runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Spring Mountain and Swan Vale side by side
| Measure | Spring Mountain | Swan Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $480/wk | $410/wk |
| Unit rent | $325/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 110.0% |
| Renter occupied | 50.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 898 | 900 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 20 | 35 |
| Median age | 50 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 868 mm | 807 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.1°C | 28.3°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
- Swan Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (900 vs 898). Swan Vale also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Spring Mountain vs Swan Vale: common questions
Does Spring Mountain or Swan Vale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Swan Vale scores 900 vs 898 in Spring 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.
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