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Horrocks vs Alma

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Horrocks (940) sits above Alma (932). Horrocks skews owner-occupied (86%), Alma runs more rental-dense (72% owner).

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Horrocks and Alma side by side

MeasureHorrocksAlma
Renting
House rent$200/wk$200/wk
Unit rent$200/wk$195/wk
Owner occupied86.0%72.0%
Renter occupied18.0%15.0%
Schools
Schools nearby42
Average ICSEA940932
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population161116
Median age5550
Climate
Annual rainfall386 mm399 mm
Mean max, January32.1°C32.7°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
Horrocks edges out on average school ICSEA (940 vs 932).

Horrocks vs Alma: common questions

Does Horrocks or Alma have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Horrocks scores 940 vs 932 in Alma. 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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