Damper Creek vs Kennedy
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kennedy (897) sits above Damper Creek (892). Kennedy skews owner-occupied (60%), Damper Creek runs more rental-dense (47% owner).
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Damper Creek and Kennedy side by side
| Measure | Damper Creek | Kennedy |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 47.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 892 | 897 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 34 | 136 |
| Median age | 58 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2014 mm | 2074 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.9°C | 31.5°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
- Kennedy edges out on average school ICSEA (897 vs 892).
Damper Creek vs Kennedy: common questions
Does Damper Creek or Kennedy have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kennedy scores 897 vs 892 in Damper Creek. 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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