Arable vs Rock Flat
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rock Flat (1004) sits above Arable (1001). Arable skews owner-occupied (100%), Rock Flat runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
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Arable and Rock Flat side by side
| Measure | Arable | Rock Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 75.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1001 | 1004 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 21 | 73 |
| Median age | 46 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 527 mm | 504 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 26.8°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
- Rock Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 1001). Rock Flat also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 80%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Arable vs Rock Flat: common questions
Does Arable or Rock Flat have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rock Flat scores 1004 vs 1001 in Arable. 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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