Toorloo Arm vs Nowa Nowa
Nowa Nowa scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Toorloo Arm (963) sits above Nowa Nowa (940).
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Toorloo Arm and Nowa Nowa side by side
| Measure | Toorloo Arm | Nowa Nowa |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 963 | 940 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 90 |
| Population | 509 | 199 |
| Median age | 45 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 717 mm | 761 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.9°C | 25.2°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
- Toorloo Arm edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 940). Toorloo Arm also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Toorloo Arm vs Nowa Nowa: common questions
Does Toorloo Arm or Nowa Nowa have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Toorloo Arm scores 963 vs 940 in Nowa Nowa. 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, Toorloo Arm or Nowa Nowa?
Nowa Nowa scores 4/100 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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