Kainton vs Melton
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Melton (946) sits above Kainton (936). Melton skews owner-occupied (114%), Kainton runs more rental-dense (76% owner).
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Kainton and Melton side by side
| Measure | Kainton | Melton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 114.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 936 | 946 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 54 | 29 |
| Median age | 35 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 397 mm | 389 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°C | 30.2°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
- Melton edges out on average school ICSEA (946 vs 936).
Kainton vs Melton: common questions
Does Kainton or Melton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Melton scores 946 vs 936 in Kainton. 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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