Ardath vs Babakin
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ardath (998) sits above Babakin (986). Babakin skews owner-occupied (88%), Ardath runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
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Ardath and Babakin side by side
| Measure | Ardath | Babakin |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $100/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $100/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 88.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | 986 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 51 | 56 |
| Median age | 47 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 304 mm | 323 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.9°C | 33.5°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
- Ardath edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 986). Ardath also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Ardath vs Babakin: common questions
Does Ardath or Babakin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ardath scores 998 vs 986 in Babakin. 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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