Side by sideSuburb comparison

Holmesville vs Killingworth.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Holmesville edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Holmesville (971) sits above Killingworth (958).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Holmesville edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 958).

Common questionsHolmesville vs Killingworth

Common questions

Does Holmesville or Killingworth have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Holmesville scores 971 vs 958 in Killingworth. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Holmesville
Metric
Killingworth

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$360/wk
$390/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$340/wk
85.0%
Owner occupied
92.0%
14.0%
Renter occupied
5.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
35
Bike score
0
1,413
Population
690
38
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
971
Avg ICSEA
958

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).