Archer vs Wickham
Archer scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wickham (962) sits above Archer (943).
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Archer and Wickham side by side
| Measure | Archer | Wickham |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $370/wk | $80/wk |
| Unit rent | $315/wk | $68/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 943 | 962 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 25 | 0 |
| Population | 3 | 10 |
| Median age | 57 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1739 mm | 1790 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.3°C | 32.4°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
- Wickham edges out on average school ICSEA (962 vs 943).
Archer vs Wickham: common questions
Does Archer or Wickham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wickham scores 962 vs 943 in Archer. 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, Archer or Wickham?
Archer scores 8/100 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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