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Akaroa vs Goshen

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Akaroa (943) sits above Goshen (907). Akaroa skews owner-occupied (89%), Goshen runs more rental-dense (76% owner).

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Akaroa and Goshen side by side

MeasureAkaroaGoshen
Renting
House rent$245/wk$245/wk
Unit rent$255/wk$225/wk
Owner occupied89.0%76.0%
Renter occupied18.0%24.0%
Schools
Schools nearby24
Average ICSEA943907
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population13095
Median age5846
Climate
Annual rainfall674 mm890 mm
Mean max, January22.6°C22.7°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
Akaroa edges out on average school ICSEA (943 vs 907).

Akaroa vs Goshen: common questions

Does Akaroa or Goshen have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Akaroa scores 943 vs 907 in Goshen. 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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