Side by sideSuburb comparison

Townson vs Mount Mort.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Townson (961) sits above Mount Mort (948). Townson skews owner-occupied (94%), Mount Mort runs more rental-dense (71% owner).

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

Townson edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 948).

Common questionsTownson vs Mount Mort

Common questions

Does Townson or Mount Mort have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Townson scores 961 vs 948 in Mount Mort. 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

Townson
Metric
Mount Mort

Price & Market

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

Rental

$315/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$275/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$265/wk
94.0%
Owner occupied
71.0%
47.0%
Renter occupied
26.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
52
Population
78
37
Median age
52

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
7
961
Avg ICSEA
948

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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