Side by sideSuburb comparison

Kalaru vs Reedy Swamp.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kalaru (1034) sits above Reedy Swamp (1018). Kalaru skews owner-occupied (86%), Reedy Swamp runs more rental-dense (73% owner).

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

Kalaru edges out on average school ICSEA (1034 vs 1018).

Common questionsKalaru vs Reedy Swamp

Common questions

Does Kalaru or Reedy Swamp have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kalaru scores 1034 vs 1018 in Reedy Swamp. 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

Kalaru
Metric
Reedy Swamp

Price & Market

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

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$375/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$240/wk
86.0%
Owner occupied
73.0%
11.0%
Renter occupied
17.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
820
Population
97
44
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
8
1034
Avg ICSEA
1018

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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