Mount Edwards vs Aratula
Aratula scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Edwards (985) sits above Aratula (982).
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Mount Edwards and Aratula side by side
| Measure | Mount Edwards | Aratula |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 54.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 982 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 60 | – |
| Median age | 48 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 877 mm | 877 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.4°C | 31.4°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
- Mount Edwards edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 982).
Mount Edwards vs Aratula: common questions
Does Mount Edwards or Aratula have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Edwards scores 985 vs 982 in Aratula. 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, Mount Edwards or Aratula?
Aratula scores 10/100 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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