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Ilparpa vs Arumbera

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ilparpa (904) sits above Arumbera (871). Ilparpa skews owner-occupied (65%), Arumbera runs more rental-dense (20% owner).

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Ilparpa and Arumbera side by side

MeasureIlparpaArumbera
Renting
House rent$250/wk$250/wk
Unit rent$260/wk$100/wk
Owner occupied65.0%20.0%
Renter occupied34.0%78.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1514
Average ICSEA904871
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score105
Population542257
Median age4338
Climate
Annual rainfall282 mm281 mm
Mean max, January37.0°C37.0°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
Ilparpa edges out on average school ICSEA (904 vs 871).

Ilparpa vs Arumbera: common questions

Does Ilparpa or Arumbera have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ilparpa scores 904 vs 871 in Arumbera. 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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