Junortoun vs Kennington
Kennington (median $600,000) is roughly 38% cheaper to buy into than Junortoun ($967,500).
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Junortoun and Kennington side by side
| Measure | Junortoun | Kennington |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $967,500 | $600,000 |
| Median unit | $257,760 | $662,500 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | 4.0% | 38.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1039 | 1020 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 36 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 55 | 100 |
| Population | 3,862 | 5,880 |
| Median age | 43 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 507 mm | 504 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 30.1°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
Kennington scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 36/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Junortoun (1039) sits above Kennington (1020). Junortoun skews owner-occupied (87%), Kennington runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
- For buyers
- Kennington is the lower entry point at $600,000 median, 38% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Junortoun edges out on average school ICSEA (1039 vs 1020). Junortoun also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 58%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Junortoun vs Kennington: common questions
Is Junortoun or Kennington cheaper to buy in?
Kennington has the lower median house price at $600,000, roughly 38% below Junortoun ($967,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Junortoun or Kennington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Junortoun scores 1039 vs 1020 in Kennington. 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, Junortoun or Kennington?
Kennington scores 36/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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