Ammerdown vs Calare
Calare scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Calare (980) sits above Ammerdown (979).
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Ammerdown and Calare side by side
| Measure | Ammerdown | Calare |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $460/wk | $460/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 19 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 979 | 980 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 799 mm | 837 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.5°C | 27.7°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
- Calare edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 979).
Ammerdown vs Calare: common questions
Does Ammerdown or Calare have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Calare scores 980 vs 979 in Ammerdown. 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.
Which is more walkable, Ammerdown or Calare?
Calare scores 8/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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