Arcadia Valley vs Simmie
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Simmie (927) sits above Arcadia Valley (907). Simmie skews owner-occupied (60%), Arcadia Valley runs more rental-dense (37% owner).
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| Measure | Arcadia Valley | Simmie |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 37.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 907 | 927 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 141 | 16 |
| Median age | 35 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 547 mm | 564 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.4°C | 33.7°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
- Simmie edges out on average school ICSEA (927 vs 907). Simmie also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 79%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Arcadia Valley vs Simmie: common questions
Does Arcadia Valley or Simmie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Simmie scores 927 vs 907 in Arcadia Valley. 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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