Arno Bay vs Mangalo
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Arno Bay (1024) sits above Mangalo (979). Arno Bay skews owner-occupied (79%), Mangalo runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
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Arno Bay and Mangalo side by side
| Measure | Arno Bay | Mangalo |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $330/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $183/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1024 | 979 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 314 | 56 |
| Median age | 52 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 299 mm | 388 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 28.7°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
- Arno Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1024 vs 979). Mangalo also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Arno Bay vs Mangalo: common questions
Does Arno Bay or Mangalo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Arno Bay scores 1024 vs 979 in Mangalo. 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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