Ararat vs Armstrong
Ararat scores higher on walkability (98/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ararat (969) sits above Armstrong (951). Armstrong skews owner-occupied (89%), Ararat runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
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Ararat and Armstrong side by side
| Measure | Ararat | Armstrong |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $341,000 | – |
| Median unit | $270,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 969 | 951 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 98 | 0 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 8,500 | 90 |
| Median age | 45 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 538 mm | 530 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 28.0°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
- Ararat edges out on average school ICSEA (969 vs 951).
Ararat vs Armstrong: common questions
Does Ararat or Armstrong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ararat scores 969 vs 951 in Armstrong. 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, Ararat or Armstrong?
Ararat scores 98/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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