Side by sideSuburb comparison

Carrington vs North Arm Cove.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carrington (963) sits above North Arm Cove (951).

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

Carrington edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 951).

Common questionsCarrington vs North Arm Cove

Common questions

Does Carrington or North Arm Cove have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carrington scores 963 vs 951 in North Arm Cove. 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

Carrington
Metric
North Arm Cove

Price & Market

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

Rental

$330/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$330/wk
$281/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
82.0%
Renter occupied
16.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
25,443
Population
552
47
Median age
56

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

17
Schools nearby
13
963
Avg ICSEA
951

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

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