Mount Sylvia vs Mount Whitestone
The verdict
Mount Whitestone rates higher for education (35 vs 30). Mount Sylvia is closer to the coast (96.4 km vs 98.2 km).
Scores
Mount SylviaMount Whitestone
| Mount Sylvia | Mount Whitestone | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 21 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 30 | 35 |
| Liveability | 30 | 30 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Sylvia | Mount Whitestone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 70 | 129 |
| Median age | 45 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $939 | $1,437 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 13.8% | 20.4% |
| Born in Australia | 77.1% | 96.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Mount Sylvia — · Mount Whitestone —
Property
| Mount Sylvia | Mount Whitestone | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Mount Sylvia | Mount Whitestone | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 775 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,567 | 6,567 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Sylvia | Mount Whitestone | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 940 | 982 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Sylvia · Mount Whitestone
Transport
| Mount Sylvia | Mount Whitestone | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 38.8 km | 42.4 km |
Liveability
| Mount Sylvia | Mount Whitestone | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.8°C | 16.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 720 | 720 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 96.4 km | 98.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 85.7 km | 88.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 21.9 km | 22.9 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Sylvia | Mount Whitestone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 70 | 129 |
| Estimated 2025 | 76 | 139 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.08% | 1.88% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Mount Sylvia or Mount Whitestone?
Mount Whitestone has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Sylvia 940 vs Mount Whitestone 982; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Sylvia or Mount Whitestone?
Mount Sylvia and Mount Whitestone have similar transport scores.
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