Armstrong vs Norval
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Norval (969) sits above Armstrong (951). Norval skews owner-occupied (150%), Armstrong runs more rental-dense (89% owner).
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Armstrong and Norval side by side
| Measure | Armstrong | Norval |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 150.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 951 | 969 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 90 | 40 |
| Median age | 53 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 530 mm | 546 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.0°C | 27.6°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
- Norval edges out on average school ICSEA (969 vs 951). Norval also has a higher family-household share (108% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Armstrong vs Norval: common questions
Does Armstrong or Norval have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Norval 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.
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