El Arish vs Friday Pocket
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Friday Pocket (938) sits above El Arish (936). Friday Pocket skews owner-occupied (146%), El Arish runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
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El Arish and Friday Pocket side by side
| Measure | El Arish | Friday Pocket |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 146.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 936 | 938 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 337 | 39 |
| Median age | 47 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 3543 mm | 3471 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.2°C | 31.0°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
- Friday Pocket edges out on average school ICSEA (938 vs 936). Friday Pocket also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
El Arish vs Friday Pocket: common questions
Does El Arish or Friday Pocket have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Friday Pocket scores 938 vs 936 in El Arish. 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.
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