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Arumbera vs Hugh

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Arumbera (871) sits above Hugh (870).

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Arumbera and Hugh side by side

MeasureArumberaHugh
Renting
House rent$250/wk$75/wk
Unit rent$100/wk$30/wk
Owner occupied20.0%25.0%
Renter occupied78.0%35.0%
Schools
Schools nearby142
Average ICSEA871870
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score50
Population257895
Median age3835
Climate
Annual rainfall281 mm274 mm
Mean max, January37.0°C37.2°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
Arumbera edges out on average school ICSEA (871 vs 870). Arumbera also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Arumbera vs Hugh: common questions

Does Arumbera or Hugh have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Arumbera scores 871 vs 870 in Hugh. 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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