Upper Orara vs Crossmaglen
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Orara (981) sits above Crossmaglen (974).
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Upper Orara and Crossmaglen side by side
| Measure | Upper Orara | Crossmaglen |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $970,000 | – |
| Median unit | $274,320 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | -9.3% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $528/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 981 | 974 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 60 |
| Population | 863 | – |
| Median age | 45 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1822 mm | 1894 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.4°C | 27.3°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 Orara edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 974).
Upper Orara vs Crossmaglen: common questions
Does Upper Orara or Crossmaglen have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Orara scores 981 vs 974 in Crossmaglen. 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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