Auburn vs Kooyong
Auburn scores higher on walkability (66/100 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 (1155).
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Auburn and Kooyong side by side
| Measure | Auburn | 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 | 1155 | 1158 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 66 | 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 1155).
Auburn vs Kooyong: common questions
Does Auburn or Kooyong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kooyong scores 1158 vs 1155 in Auburn. 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 or Kooyong?
Auburn scores 66/100 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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