Upper Burringbar vs Upper Main Arm
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Main Arm (1023) sits above Upper Burringbar (1000). Upper Burringbar skews owner-occupied (69%), Upper Main Arm runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
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Upper Burringbar and Upper Main Arm side by side
| Measure | Upper Burringbar | Upper Main Arm |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $887,500 |
| Median unit | – | $308,880 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -1.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $980/wk | $898/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1000 | 1023 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 30 | 0 |
| Population | 289 | 283 |
| Median age | 49 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1674 mm | 1826 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.4°C | 27.9°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
- Upper Main Arm edges out on average school ICSEA (1023 vs 1000). Upper Burringbar also has a higher family-household share (65% vs 48%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Upper Burringbar vs Upper Main Arm: common questions
Does Upper Burringbar or Upper Main Arm have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Main Arm scores 1023 vs 1000 in Upper Burringbar. 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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