Ngapala vs Robertstown
Robertstown scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ngapala (964) sits above Robertstown (959). Ngapala skews owner-occupied (105%), Robertstown runs more rental-dense (81% owner).
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Ngapala and Robertstown side by side
| Measure | Ngapala | Robertstown |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $375/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $193/wk |
| Owner occupied | 105.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 964 | 959 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 61 | 223 |
| Median age | 44 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 492 mm | 359 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.4°C | 30.8°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
- Ngapala edges out on average school ICSEA (964 vs 959). Ngapala also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 52%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Ngapala vs Robertstown: common questions
Does Ngapala or Robertstown have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ngapala scores 964 vs 959 in Robertstown. 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, Ngapala or Robertstown?
Robertstown scores 6/100 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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