Walmer vs Mount Arthur
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Walmer (882) sits above Mount Arthur (856). Mount Arthur skews owner-occupied (90%), Walmer runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
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Walmer and Mount Arthur side by side
| Measure | Walmer | Mount Arthur |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 65.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 882 | 856 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 52 | 109 |
| Median age | 39 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 621 mm | 639 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.4°C | 32.5°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
- Walmer edges out on average school ICSEA (882 vs 856). Walmer also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Walmer vs Mount Arthur: common questions
Does Walmer or Mount Arthur have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Walmer scores 882 vs 856 in Mount Arthur. 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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