Armstrong Beach vs Sarina
Sarina 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 Sarina (932) sits above Armstrong Beach (929).
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Armstrong Beach and Sarina side by side
| Measure | Armstrong Beach | Sarina |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $445,000 |
| Median unit | – | $330,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 929 | 932 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 56 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 903 | 5,619 |
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1659 mm | 1617 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°C | 31.1°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
- Sarina edges out on average school ICSEA (932 vs 929).
Armstrong Beach vs Sarina: common questions
Does Armstrong Beach or Sarina have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sarina scores 932 vs 929 in Armstrong Beach. 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, Armstrong Beach or Sarina?
Sarina 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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