Heathpool vs Kensington
Kensington scores higher on walkability (50/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kensington (1129) sits above Heathpool (1127). Heathpool skews owner-occupied (76%), Kensington runs more rental-dense (45% owner).
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Heathpool and Kensington side by side
| Measure | Heathpool | Kensington |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $775/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 45.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 47.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1127 | 1129 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 50 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 596 | 1,808 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 609 mm | 535 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 29.8°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
- Kensington edges out on average school ICSEA (1129 vs 1127). Heathpool also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 49%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Heathpool vs Kensington: common questions
Does Heathpool or Kensington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kensington scores 1129 vs 1127 in Heathpool. 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, Heathpool or Kensington?
Kensington scores 100/100 on walkability vs 50/100. 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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