Armstrong vs Ararat
Ararat scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 98/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ararat (969) sits above Armstrong (951). Armstrong skews owner-occupied (89%), Ararat runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
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Armstrong and Ararat side by side
| Measure | Armstrong | Ararat |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $341,000 |
| Median unit | – | $270,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 951 | 969 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 98 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 90 | 8,500 |
| Median age | 53 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 530 mm | 538 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.0°C | 27.7°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
- Ararat edges out on average school ICSEA (969 vs 951).
Armstrong vs Ararat: common questions
Does Armstrong or Ararat have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ararat scores 969 vs 951 in Armstrong. 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 or Ararat?
Ararat scores 98/100 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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