Couta Rocks vs Arthur River

Arthur River scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Couta Rocks (984) sits above Arthur River (954).

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Couta Rocks and Arthur River side by side

MeasureCouta RocksArthur River
Renting
House rent$220/wk$220/wk
Unit rent$187/wk$187/wk
Owner occupied100.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby12
Average ICSEA984954
Lifestyle and people
Walk score04
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population7–
Median age69–
Climate
Annual rainfall1130 mm1079 mm
Mean max, January20.8°C20.6°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
Couta Rocks edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 954).

Couta Rocks vs Arthur River: common questions

Does Couta Rocks or Arthur River have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Couta Rocks scores 984 vs 954 in Arthur River. 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, Couta Rocks or Arthur River?

Arthur River scores 4/100 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.