Junction Hill vs Koolkhan

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Koolkhan (959) sits above Junction Hill (926). Koolkhan skews owner-occupied (90%), Junction Hill runs more rental-dense (79% owner).

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Junction Hill and Koolkhan side by side

MeasureJunction HillKoolkhan
Price and market
Median house$575,000–
Median unit$205,920–
House price change, 12 months+8.0%–
Renting
House rent$520/wk$520/wk
Unit rent$415/wk$415/wk
Owner occupied79.0%90.0%
Renter occupied19.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby126
Average ICSEA926959
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score100
Bike score100
Population1,54731
Median age4746
Climate
Annual rainfall987 mm984 mm
Mean max, January30.5°C30.3°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
Koolkhan edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 926). Junction Hill also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Junction Hill vs Koolkhan: common questions

Does Junction Hill or Koolkhan have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Koolkhan scores 959 vs 926 in Junction Hill. 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.