Airport West vs Cross Keys
Cross Keys scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cross Keys (1080) sits above Airport West (1079).
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Airport West and Cross Keys side by side
| Measure | Airport West | Cross Keys |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $915,000 | – |
| Median unit | $334,800 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1079 | 1080 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 30 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,173 | – |
| Median age | 39 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 550 mm | 550 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°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
- Cross Keys edges out on average school ICSEA (1080 vs 1079).
Airport West vs Cross Keys: common questions
Does Airport West or Cross Keys have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cross Keys scores 1080 vs 1079 in Airport West. 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.
Which is more walkable, Airport West or Cross Keys?
Cross Keys scores 30/100 on walkability vs 18/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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