Upper Burnie vs Montello
Montello scores higher on walkability (30/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Montello (941) sits above Upper Burnie (939).
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Upper Burnie and Montello side by side
| Measure | Upper Burnie | Montello |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $240/wk | $240/wk |
| Unit rent | $230/wk | $240/wk |
| Owner occupied | 57.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 939 | 941 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 30 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 40 | 65 |
| Population | 1,891 | 1,241 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 922 mm | 922 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.3°C | 21.3°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
- Montello edges out on average school ICSEA (941 vs 939). Montello also has a higher family-household share (63% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Upper Burnie vs Montello: common questions
Does Upper Burnie or Montello have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Montello scores 941 vs 939 in Upper Burnie. 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.
Which is more walkable, Upper Burnie or Montello?
Montello scores 100/100 on walkability vs 30/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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