Armadale vs Mount Richon
Armadale scores higher on walkability (40/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Richon (971) sits above Armadale (965). Mount Richon skews owner-occupied (87%), Armadale runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
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Armadale and Mount Richon side by side
| Measure | Armadale | Mount Richon |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $320/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 971 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 40 | 26 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 13,415 | 2,067 |
| Median age | 39 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 799 mm | 799 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.1°C | 32.1°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
- Mount Richon edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 965). Mount Richon also has a higher family-household share (69% vs 58%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Armadale vs Mount Richon: common questions
Does Armadale or Mount Richon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Richon scores 971 vs 965 in Armadale. 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, Armadale or Mount Richon?
Armadale scores 40/100 on walkability vs 26/100. 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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