Aratula vs Tocumwal
Tocumwal scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tocumwal (972) sits above Aratula (966).
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Aratula and Tocumwal side by side
| Measure | Aratula | Tocumwal |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $490,000 |
| Median unit | – | $205,920 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +8.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $500/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 966 | 972 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 20 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 4 | 2,862 |
| Median age | 54 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 404 mm | 418 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.4°C | 32.3°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
- Tocumwal edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 966).
Aratula vs Tocumwal: common questions
Does Aratula or Tocumwal have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tocumwal scores 972 vs 966 in Aratula. 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, Aratula or Tocumwal?
Tocumwal scores 20/100 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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