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Arkstone vs Isabella

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Isabella (951) sits above Arkstone (940). Isabella skews owner-occupied (114%), Arkstone runs more rental-dense (67% owner).

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Arkstone and Isabella side by side

MeasureArkstoneIsabella
Renting
House rent$580/wk$580/wk
Unit rent$450/wk$450/wk
Owner occupied67.0%114.0%
Schools
Schools nearby56
Average ICSEA940951
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population2458
Median age4160
Climate
Annual rainfall694 mm728 mm
Mean max, January28.7°C27.3°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
Isabella edges out on average school ICSEA (951 vs 940).

Arkstone vs Isabella: common questions

Does Arkstone or Isabella have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Isabella scores 951 vs 940 in Arkstone. 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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