Arding vs Kellys Plains
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Arding (975) sits above Kellys Plains (967). Arding skews owner-occupied (97%), Kellys Plains runs more rental-dense (84% owner).
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Arding and Kellys Plains side by side
| Measure | Arding | Kellys Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $490/wk | $523/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $370/wk |
| Owner occupied | 97.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 975 | 967 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 182 | 169 |
| Median age | 53 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 775 mm | 742 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 26.8°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
- Arding edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 967). Kellys Plains also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Arding vs Kellys Plains: common questions
Does Arding or Kellys Plains have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Arding scores 975 vs 967 in Kellys Plains. 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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