Kalkie vs Qunaba
Kalkie scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Qunaba (959) sits above Kalkie (956). Qunaba skews owner-occupied (84%), Kalkie runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
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Kalkie and Qunaba side by side
| Measure | Kalkie | Qunaba |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $337/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 956 | 959 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 40 | 0 |
| Population | 2,968 | 836 |
| Median age | 40 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 939 mm | 939 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°C | 30.6°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
- Qunaba edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 956).
Kalkie vs Qunaba: common questions
Does Kalkie or Qunaba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Qunaba scores 959 vs 956 in Kalkie. 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, Kalkie or Qunaba?
Kalkie scores 14/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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