Side by sideSuburb comparison

Kalapa vs Westwood.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kalapa (942) sits above Westwood (911).

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

Kalapa edges out on average school ICSEA (942 vs 911).

Common questionsKalapa vs Westwood

Common questions

Does Kalapa or Westwood have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kalapa scores 942 vs 911 in Westwood. 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

Kalapa
Metric
Westwood

Price & Market

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

Rental

$330/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$330/wk
$220/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$281/wk
87.0%
Owner occupied
10.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
97
Population
29,819
48
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
10
942
Avg ICSEA
911

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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