Clare vs Armagh
Clare scores higher on walkability (56/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clare (1017) sits above Armagh (1006). Armagh skews owner-occupied (93%), Clare runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
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Clare and Armagh side by side
| Measure | Clare | Armagh |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $480/wk | $500/wk |
| Unit rent | $382/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1017 | 1006 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 56 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 3,238 | 351 |
| Median age | 45 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 594 mm | 519 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 30.3°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
- Clare edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 1006). Armagh also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Clare vs Armagh: common questions
Does Clare or Armagh have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clare scores 1017 vs 1006 in Armagh. 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.
Which is more walkable, Clare or Armagh?
Clare scores 56/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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