Rainbow Reach vs Arakoon
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Arakoon (940) sits above Rainbow Reach (922). Arakoon skews owner-occupied (91%), Rainbow Reach runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
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Rainbow Reach and Arakoon side by side
| Measure | Rainbow Reach | Arakoon |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,150,000 |
| Median unit | – | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -8.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $505/wk | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | $383/wk | $415/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 922 | 940 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 84 | 445 |
| Median age | 56 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1251 mm | 1310 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 28.5°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
- Arakoon edges out on average school ICSEA (940 vs 922). Arakoon also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Rainbow Reach vs Arakoon: common questions
Does Rainbow Reach or Arakoon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Arakoon scores 940 vs 922 in Rainbow Reach. 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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