Side by sideSuburb comparison

Black Range vs Armstrong.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Armstrong edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Armstrong (951) sits above Black Range (946).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Armstrong edges out on average school ICSEA (951 vs 946).

Common questionsBlack Range vs Armstrong

Common questions

Does Black Range or Armstrong have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Armstrong scores 951 vs 946 in Black Range. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Black Range
Metric
Armstrong

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$213/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$175/wk
Owner occupied
89.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,401
Population
90
48
Median age
53

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
5
946
Avg ICSEA
951

Climate

612 mm
Annual rainfall
612 mm
23.2°C
Mean max (Jan)
23.2°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).