Box Head vs Killcare Heights
Killcare Heights scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Killcare Heights (1037) sits above Box Head (1034).
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Box Head and Killcare Heights side by side
| Measure | Box Head | Killcare Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $2,246,760 |
| Median unit | – | $339,120 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $695/wk | $695/wk |
| Unit rent | $535/wk | $535/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1034 | 1037 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | – | 812 |
| Median age | – | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1167 mm | 1286 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 26.9°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
- Killcare Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1037 vs 1034).
Box Head vs Killcare Heights: common questions
Does Box Head or Killcare Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Killcare Heights scores 1037 vs 1034 in Box Head. 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, Box Head or Killcare Heights?
Killcare Heights scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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