Arrawarra vs Woolgoolga
Woolgoolga scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Woolgoolga (1002) sits above Arrawarra (995). Arrawarra skews owner-occupied (80%), Woolgoolga runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
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Arrawarra and Woolgoolga side by side
| Measure | Arrawarra | Woolgoolga |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $850,000 |
| Median unit | – | $285,120 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -6.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $695/wk | $695/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 1002 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 591 | 6,151 |
| Median age | 66 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1462 mm | 1561 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.2°C | 28.0°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
- Woolgoolga edges out on average school ICSEA (1002 vs 995). Woolgoolga also has a higher family-household share (65% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Arrawarra vs Woolgoolga: common questions
Does Arrawarra or Woolgoolga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Woolgoolga scores 1002 vs 995 in Arrawarra. 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, Arrawarra or Woolgoolga?
Woolgoolga scores 18/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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