Figtree vs Kembla Heights

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Figtree (1048) sits above Kembla Heights (1036).

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Figtree and Kembla Heights side by side

MeasureFigtreeKembla Heights
Price and market
Median house$1,140,000–
Median unit$352,800–
House price change, 12 months+3.6%–
Renting
House rent$790/wk$750/wk
Unit rent$500/wk$500/wk
Owner occupied80.0%–
Renter occupied17.0%97.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10481036
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score10035
Population12,33588
Median age4044
Climate
Annual rainfall1078 mm1111 mm
Mean max, January26.3°C26.3°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
Figtree edges out on average school ICSEA (1048 vs 1036). Figtree also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Figtree vs Kembla Heights: common questions

Does Figtree or Kembla Heights have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Figtree scores 1048 vs 1036 in Kembla 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.