Flora Hill vs Kennington
Kennington (median $600,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Flora Hill ($634,000).
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Flora Hill and Kennington side by side
| Measure | Flora Hill | Kennington |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $634,000 | $600,000 |
| Median unit | $460,500 | $662,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $475/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 48.0% | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | 50.0% | 38.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1025 | 1020 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 36 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,989 | 5,880 |
| Median age | 32 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 536 mm | 504 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.7°C | 30.1°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
Kennington scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 36/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Flora Hill (1025) sits above Kennington (1020). Kennington skews owner-occupied (59%), Flora Hill runs more rental-dense (48% owner).
- For buyers
- Kennington is the lower entry point at $600,000 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Flora Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1025 vs 1020).
Flora Hill vs Kennington: common questions
Is Flora Hill or Kennington cheaper to buy in?
Kennington has the lower median house price at $600,000, roughly 5% below Flora Hill ($634,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Flora Hill or Kennington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Flora Hill scores 1025 vs 1020 in Kennington. 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.
Which is more walkable, Flora Hill or Kennington?
Kennington scores 36/100 on walkability vs 16/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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