Brandon vs Kalamia
Kalamia scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 62/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brandon (920) sits above Kalamia (914).
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Brandon and Kalamia side by side
| Measure | Brandon | Kalamia |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 920 | 914 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 62 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 25 |
| Population | 1,088 | – |
| Median age | 46 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 917 mm | 899 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.7°C | 31.7°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
- Brandon edges out on average school ICSEA (920 vs 914).
Brandon vs Kalamia: common questions
Does Brandon or Kalamia have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brandon scores 920 vs 914 in Kalamia. 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, Brandon or Kalamia?
Kalamia scores 62/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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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