Arawata vs Kardella
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kardella (997) sits above Arawata (984). Kardella skews owner-occupied (107%), Arawata runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
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Arawata and Kardella side by side
| Measure | Arawata | Kardella |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 107.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 984 | 997 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 15 |
| Population | 92 | 169 |
| Median age | 52 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1023 mm | 1078 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.3°C | 24.0°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
- Kardella edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 984). Kardella also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Arawata vs Kardella: common questions
Does Arawata or Kardella have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kardella scores 997 vs 984 in Arawata. 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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