West River vs Mount Madden
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Madden (986) sits above West River (978). Mount Madden skews owner-occupied (89%), West River runs more rental-dense (48% owner).
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West River and Mount Madden side by side
| Measure | West River | Mount Madden |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $210/wk | $190/wk |
| Unit rent | $179/wk | $50/wk |
| Owner occupied | 48.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 978 | 986 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 71 | 30 |
| Median age | 41 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 403 mm | 352 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 29.8°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
- Mount Madden edges out on average school ICSEA (986 vs 978). Mount Madden also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
West River vs Mount Madden: common questions
Does West River or Mount Madden have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Madden scores 986 vs 978 in West River. 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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