Sarina vs Armstrong Beach

Sarina scores higher on walkability (56/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sarina (932) sits above Armstrong Beach (929).

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Sarina and Armstrong Beach side by side

MeasureSarinaArmstrong Beach
Price and market
Median house$445,000–
Median unit$330,000–
Renting
House rent$600/wk–
Owner occupied70.0%70.0%
Renter occupied26.0%25.0%
Schools
Schools nearby53
Average ICSEA932929
Lifestyle and people
Walk score560
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population5,619903
Median age4041
Climate
Annual rainfall1617 mm1659 mm
Mean max, January31.1°C31.1°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
Sarina edges out on average school ICSEA (932 vs 929).

Sarina vs Armstrong Beach: common questions

Does Sarina or Armstrong Beach have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sarina scores 932 vs 929 in Armstrong Beach. 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, Sarina or Armstrong Beach?

Sarina scores 56/100 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.