Saumarez vs Arding

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Saumarez (986) sits above Arding (975).

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Saumarez and Arding side by side

MeasureSaumarezArding
Renting
House rent$523/wk$490/wk
Unit rent$370/wk–
Owner occupied94.0%97.0%
Renter occupied10.0%7.0%
Schools
Schools nearby84
Average ICSEA986975
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population76182
Median age6053
Climate
Annual rainfall768 mm775 mm
Mean max, January26.8°C27.0°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
Saumarez edges out on average school ICSEA (986 vs 975). Saumarez also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Saumarez vs Arding: common questions

Does Saumarez or Arding have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Saumarez scores 986 vs 975 in Arding. 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.