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Carpenter Rocks vs Kongorong

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kongorong (965) sits above Carpenter Rocks (955).

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Carpenter Rocks and Kongorong side by side

MeasureCarpenter RocksKongorong
Renting
Owner occupied66.0%71.0%
Renter occupied29.0%18.0%
Schools
Schools nearby205
Average ICSEA955965
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population87221
Median age5141
Climate
Annual rainfall744 mm741 mm
Mean max, January23.9°C24.2°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
Kongorong edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 955).

Carpenter Rocks vs Kongorong: common questions

Does Carpenter Rocks or Kongorong have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kongorong scores 965 vs 955 in Carpenter Rocks. 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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