Arthur River vs Bokal
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Arthur River (970) sits above Bokal (963). Arthur River skews owner-occupied (61%), Bokal runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Arthur River and Bokal side by side
| Measure | Arthur River | Bokal |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $180/wk | $150/wk |
| Unit rent | $92/wk | $150/wk |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | 50.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 970 | 963 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 66 | 42 |
| Median age | 49 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 426 mm | 446 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.0°C | 30.9°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
- Arthur River edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 963).
Arthur River vs Bokal: common questions
Does Arthur River or Bokal have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Arthur River scores 970 vs 963 in Bokal. 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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