Kilgariff vs Arumbera
Kilgariff scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kilgariff (884) sits above Arumbera (871). Kilgariff skews owner-occupied (56%), Arumbera runs more rental-dense (20% owner).
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Kilgariff and Arumbera side by side
| Measure | Kilgariff | Arumbera |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $250/wk | $250/wk |
| Unit rent | $202/wk | $100/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 20.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% | 78.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 884 | 871 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 30 | 5 |
| Population | 551 | 257 |
| Median age | 42 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 277 mm | 281 mm |
| Mean max, January | 37.0°C | 37.0°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
- Kilgariff edges out on average school ICSEA (884 vs 871).
Kilgariff vs Arumbera: common questions
Does Kilgariff or Arumbera have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kilgariff scores 884 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.
Which is more walkable, Kilgariff or Arumbera?
Kilgariff scores 2/100 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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