Armagh vs Clare
Clare scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 56/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clare (1017) sits above Armagh (1006). Armagh skews owner-occupied (93%), Clare runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
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Armagh and Clare side by side
| Measure | Armagh | Clare |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $500/wk | $480/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $382/wk |
| Owner occupied | 93.0% | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1006 | 1017 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 56 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 351 | 3,238 |
| Median age | 48 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 519 mm | 594 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 29.9°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
- Clare edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 1006). Armagh also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Armagh vs Clare: common questions
Does Armagh or Clare have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clare scores 1017 vs 1006 in Armagh. 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, Armagh or Clare?
Clare scores 56/100 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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