Auburn South vs Kooyong
Auburn South scores higher on walkability (76/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kooyong (1158) sits above Auburn South (1156).
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Auburn South and Kooyong side by side
| Measure | Auburn South | Kooyong |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $704,000 |
| Median unit | – | $1,731,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1156 | 1158 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 76 | 20 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 842 |
| Median age | – | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 668 mm | 668 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.7°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
- Kooyong edges out on average school ICSEA (1158 vs 1156).
Auburn South vs Kooyong: common questions
Does Auburn South or Kooyong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kooyong scores 1158 vs 1156 in Auburn South. 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, Auburn South or Kooyong?
Auburn South scores 76/100 on walkability vs 20/100. 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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