Upper Freestone vs Mount Sturt
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Freestone (954) sits above Mount Sturt (953). Upper Freestone skews owner-occupied (79%), Mount Sturt runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Upper Freestone and Mount Sturt side by side
| Measure | Upper Freestone | Mount Sturt |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 50.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 953 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 75 | 14 |
| Median age | 53 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 696 mm | 696 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 28.9°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
- Upper Freestone edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 953). Upper Freestone also has a higher family-household share (121% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Upper Freestone vs Mount Sturt: common questions
Does Upper Freestone or Mount Sturt have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Freestone scores 954 vs 953 in Mount Sturt. 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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