Arawata vs Ruby
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ruby (1000) sits above Arawata (984).
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Arawata and Ruby side by side
| Measure | Arawata | Ruby |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 984 | 1000 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Population | 92 | 187 |
| Median age | 52 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1023 mm | 961 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.3°C | 24.6°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
- Ruby edges out on average school ICSEA (1000 vs 984). Ruby also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Arawata vs Ruby: common questions
Does Arawata or Ruby have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ruby scores 1000 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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