Claremont vs Otago
Claremont scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Otago (938) sits above Claremont (900).
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Claremont and Otago side by side
| Measure | Claremont | Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $320/wk | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | $272/wk | $455/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 4.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 900 | 938 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 24 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 0 |
| Population | – | 596 |
| Median age | – | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 567 mm | 550 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.3°C | 22.9°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
- Otago edges out on average school ICSEA (938 vs 900).
Claremont vs Otago: common questions
Does Claremont or Otago have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Otago scores 938 vs 900 in Claremont. 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, Claremont or Otago?
Claremont scores 24/100 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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