East Arnhem vs Gove
Gove scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gove (968) sits above East Arnhem (834).
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East Arnhem and Gove side by side
| Measure | East Arnhem | Gove |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $80/wk | $95/wk |
| Unit rent | $35/wk | $81/wk |
| Owner occupied | 12.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 834 | 968 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 15 |
| Population | 1,194 | – |
| Median age | 27 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1407 mm | 1367 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.1°C | 32.2°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
- Gove edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 834).
East Arnhem vs Gove: common questions
Does East Arnhem or Gove have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gove scores 968 vs 834 in East Arnhem. 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, East Arnhem or Gove?
Gove scores 10/100 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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