Franklin vs Kenny

Kenny scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 98/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kenny (1104) sits above Franklin (1083).

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Franklin and Kenny side by side

MeasureFranklinKenny
Price and market
Median house$985,000–
Median unit$498,250–
Renting
House rent$460/wk$460/wk
Unit rent$460/wk$391/wk
Owner occupied52.0%–
Renter occupied46.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10831104
Lifestyle and people
Walk score2298
Transit score7010
Bike score100100
Population7,484–
Median age30–
Climate
Annual rainfall612 mm612 mm
Mean max, January29.2°C29.2°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
Kenny edges out on average school ICSEA (1104 vs 1083).

Franklin vs Kenny: common questions

Does Franklin or Kenny have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kenny scores 1104 vs 1083 in Franklin. 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, Franklin or Kenny?

Kenny scores 98/100 on walkability vs 22/100. 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.