Side by sideSuburb comparison

Abernethy vs Kitchener.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Kitchener edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kitchener (915) sits above Abernethy (910).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Kitchener edges out on average school ICSEA (915 vs 910).

Common questionsAbernethy vs Kitchener

Common questions

Does Abernethy or Kitchener have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kitchener scores 915 vs 910 in Abernethy. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Abernethy
Metric
Kitchener

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$320/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$320/wk
$360/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$325/wk
84.0%
Owner occupied
90.0%
8.0%
Renter occupied
6.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
317
Population
679
37
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

17
Schools nearby
14
910
Avg ICSEA
915

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).