White Gums vs Arumbera
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Arumbera (871) sits above White Gums (853). White Gums skews owner-occupied (71%), Arumbera runs more rental-dense (20% owner).
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| Measure | White Gums | Arumbera |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $390/wk | $250/wk |
| Unit rent | $265/wk | $100/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 20.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% | 78.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 853 | 871 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 182 | 257 |
| Median age | 47 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 283 mm | 281 mm |
| Mean max, January | 37.0°C | 37.0°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
- Arumbera edges out on average school ICSEA (871 vs 853).
White Gums vs Arumbera: common questions
Does White Gums or Arumbera have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Arumbera scores 871 vs 853 in White Gums. 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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