Upper Colo vs Mountain Lagoon
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mountain Lagoon (1003) sits above Upper Colo (992). Mountain Lagoon skews owner-occupied (90%), Upper Colo runs more rental-dense (76% owner).
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Upper Colo and Mountain Lagoon side by side
| Measure | Upper Colo | Mountain Lagoon |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $720/wk | $740/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 992 | 1003 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 48 | 78 |
| Median age | 36 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 848 mm | 1006 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 28.2°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
- Mountain Lagoon edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 992). Mountain Lagoon also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Upper Colo vs Mountain Lagoon: common questions
Does Upper Colo or Mountain Lagoon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mountain Lagoon scores 1003 vs 992 in Upper Colo. 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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