Arumbera vs Ross
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ross (884) sits above Arumbera (871). Ross skews owner-occupied (55%), Arumbera runs more rental-dense (20% owner).
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Arumbera and Ross side by side
| Measure | Arumbera | Ross |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $767,500 |
| Median unit | – | $365,040 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $250/wk | $250/wk |
| Unit rent | $100/wk | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 20.0% | 55.0% |
| Renter occupied | 78.0% | 39.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 871 | 884 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 257 | 806 |
| Median age | 38 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 281 mm | 277 mm |
| Mean max, January | 37.0°C | 37.0°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
- Ross edges out on average school ICSEA (884 vs 871). Arumbera also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Arumbera vs Ross: common questions
Does Arumbera or Ross have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ross scores 884 vs 871 in Arumbera. 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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