Kalinga vs Wooloowin
Wooloowin scores higher on walkability (38/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wooloowin (1119) sits above Kalinga (1107). Kalinga skews owner-occupied (77%), Wooloowin runs more rental-dense (49% owner).
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Kalinga and Wooloowin side by side
| Measure | Kalinga | Wooloowin |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $390/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $610/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 49.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 49.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1107 | 1119 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 38 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 40 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,144 | 4,029 |
| Median age | 39 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1039 mm | 1039 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°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
- Wooloowin edges out on average school ICSEA (1119 vs 1107). Kalinga also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 58%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Kalinga vs Wooloowin: common questions
Does Kalinga or Wooloowin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wooloowin scores 1119 vs 1107 in Kalinga. 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, Kalinga or Wooloowin?
Wooloowin scores 100/100 on walkability vs 38/100. 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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