Bootawa vs Killawarra
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Killawarra (926) sits above Bootawa (906). Killawarra skews owner-occupied (98%), Bootawa runs more rental-dense (84% owner).
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Bootawa and Killawarra side by side
| Measure | Bootawa | Killawarra |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $585/wk | $525/wk |
| Unit rent | $418/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 98.0% |
| Renter occupied | 4.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 906 | 926 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 174 | 178 |
| Median age | 57 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1027 mm | 987 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 29.4°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
- Killawarra edges out on average school ICSEA (926 vs 906). Killawarra also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bootawa vs Killawarra: common questions
Does Bootawa or Killawarra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Killawarra scores 926 vs 906 in Bootawa. 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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