Cross Keys vs Strathmore Heights
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cross Keys (1080) sits above Strathmore Heights (1043).
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Cross Keys and Strathmore Heights side by side
| Measure | Cross Keys | Strathmore Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,080,000 |
| Median unit | – | $377,280 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1080 | 1043 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 30 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | – | 1,047 |
| Median age | – | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 550 mm | 546 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°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
- Cross Keys edges out on average school ICSEA (1080 vs 1043).
Cross Keys vs Strathmore Heights: common questions
Does Cross Keys or Strathmore Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cross Keys scores 1080 vs 1043 in Strathmore Heights. 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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