Main Arm vs Upper Main Arm
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Main Arm (1030) sits above Upper Main Arm (1023). Main Arm skews owner-occupied (79%), Upper Main Arm runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
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Main Arm and Upper Main Arm side by side
| Measure | Main Arm | Upper Main Arm |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $887,500 |
| Median unit | – | $308,880 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -1.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $898/wk | $898/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1030 | 1023 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 640 | 283 |
| Median age | 45 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1739 mm | 1826 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.7°C | 27.9°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
- Main Arm edges out on average school ICSEA (1030 vs 1023). Main Arm also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 48%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Main Arm vs Upper Main Arm: common questions
Does Main Arm or Upper Main Arm have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Main Arm scores 1030 vs 1023 in Upper Main Arm. 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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