Tocumwal vs Aratula

Tocumwal scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tocumwal (972) sits above Aratula (966).

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Tocumwal and Aratula side by side

MeasureTocumwalAratula
Price and market
Median house$490,000–
Median unit$205,920–
House price change, 12 months+8.9%–
Renting
House rent$500/wk$500/wk
Owner occupied77.0%–
Renter occupied16.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby1220
Average ICSEA972966
Lifestyle and people
Walk score200
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population2,8624
Median age5954
Climate
Annual rainfall418 mm404 mm
Mean max, January32.3°C32.4°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
Tocumwal edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 966).

Tocumwal vs Aratula: common questions

Does Tocumwal or Aratula have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tocumwal scores 972 vs 966 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, Tocumwal or Aratula?

Tocumwal scores 20/100 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.