Glen Russell vs Arriga
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Arriga (956) sits above Glen Russell (947). Glen Russell skews owner-occupied (75%), Arriga runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
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Glen Russell and Arriga side by side
| Measure | Glen Russell | Arriga |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 947 | 956 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 6 | 1,323 |
| Median age | 53 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 787 mm | 801 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°C | 30.8°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
- Arriga edges out on average school ICSEA (956 vs 947). Glen Russell also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 79%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Glen Russell vs Arriga: common questions
Does Glen Russell or Arriga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Arriga scores 956 vs 947 in Glen Russell. 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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