Carrs Peninsula vs Koolkhan
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Koolkhan (959) sits above Carrs Peninsula (930). Carrs Peninsula skews owner-occupied (250%), Koolkhan runs more rental-dense (90% owner).
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| Measure | Carrs Peninsula | Koolkhan |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $520/wk | $520/wk |
| Unit rent | $415/wk | $415/wk |
| Owner occupied | 250.0% | 90.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 930 | 959 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 17 | 31 |
| Median age | 52 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 987 mm | 984 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.3°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
- Koolkhan edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 930). Carrs Peninsula also has a higher family-household share (200% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Carrs Peninsula vs Koolkhan: common questions
Does Carrs Peninsula or Koolkhan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Koolkhan scores 959 vs 930 in Carrs Peninsula. 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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