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Hermitage vs Kempton

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kempton (913) sits above Hermitage (893).

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Hermitage and Kempton side by side

MeasureHermitageKempton
Renting
House rent$270/wk$270/wk
Unit rent$230/wk$250/wk
Owner occupied–79.0%
Renter occupied–14.0%
Schools
Schools nearby13
Average ICSEA893913
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population6420
Median age6643
Climate
Annual rainfall556 mm520 mm
Mean max, January21.9°C22.2°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
Kempton edges out on average school ICSEA (913 vs 893). Hermitage also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Hermitage vs Kempton: common questions

Does Hermitage or Kempton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kempton scores 913 vs 893 in Hermitage. 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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