Dark Corner vs Kirkconnell
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kirkconnell (937) sits above Dark Corner (890). Kirkconnell skews owner-occupied (117%), Dark Corner runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
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Dark Corner and Kirkconnell side by side
| Measure | Dark Corner | Kirkconnell |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 117.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 890 | 937 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 45 | 219 |
| Median age | 48 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 780 mm | 824 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.0°C | 25.5°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
- Kirkconnell edges out on average school ICSEA (937 vs 890). Kirkconnell also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dark Corner vs Kirkconnell: common questions
Does Dark Corner or Kirkconnell have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kirkconnell scores 937 vs 890 in Dark Corner. 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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