Blackheath vs Kanimbla
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kanimbla (1030) sits above Blackheath (1025).
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Blackheath and Kanimbla side by side
| Measure | Blackheath | Kanimbla |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $885,000 | – |
| Median unit | $274,320 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +5.0% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1025 | 1030 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | – |
| Transit score | 20 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 4,672 | 184 |
| Median age | 53 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1105 mm | 766 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.8°C | 27.7°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
- Kanimbla edges out on average school ICSEA (1030 vs 1025). Kanimbla also has a higher family-household share (71% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Blackheath vs Kanimbla: common questions
Does Blackheath or Kanimbla have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kanimbla scores 1030 vs 1025 in Blackheath. 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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