Cessnock West vs Kitchener
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cessnock West (920) sits above Kitchener (915).
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Cessnock West and Kitchener side by side
| Measure | Cessnock West | Kitchener |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,100,000 |
| Median unit | – | $242,640 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $590/wk | $590/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 920 | 915 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | – | 679 |
| Median age | – | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 760 mm | 814 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°C | 29.7°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
- Cessnock West edges out on average school ICSEA (920 vs 915).
Cessnock West vs Kitchener: common questions
Does Cessnock West or Kitchener have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cessnock West scores 920 vs 915 in Kitchener. 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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