Side by sideSuburb comparison

Channel Island vs East Arm.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Channel Island (955) sits above East Arm (919).

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

Channel Island edges out on average school ICSEA (955 vs 919).

Common questionsChannel Island vs East Arm

Common questions

Does Channel Island or East Arm have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Channel Island scores 955 vs 919 in East Arm. 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

Channel Island
Metric
East Arm

Price & Market

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

Rental

$80/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$80/wk
$68/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$635/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied
100.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
25,304
Population
15
30
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
955
Avg ICSEA
919

Climate

1705 mm
Annual rainfall
1705 mm
31.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.8°C

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