Side by sideSuburb comparison

Kalinga vs Toombul.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kalinga (1107) sits above Toombul (1105).

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

Kalinga edges out on average school ICSEA (1107 vs 1105).

Common questionsKalinga vs Toombul

Common questions

Does Kalinga or Toombul have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kalinga scores 1107 vs 1105 in Toombul. 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

Kalinga
Metric
Toombul

Price & Market

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

Rental

$390/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$385/wk
$400/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$327/wk
77.0%
Owner occupied
21.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

38
Walk score
0
Transit score
100
Bike score
2,144
Population
23,440
39
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1107
Avg ICSEA
1105

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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