Kallaroo vs Ocean Reef
Kallaroo 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 Ocean Reef (1048) sits above Kallaroo (1047).
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Kallaroo and Ocean Reef side by side
| Measure | Kallaroo | Ocean Reef |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,050,000 |
| Median unit | – | $682,500 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1047 | 1048 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,305 | 8,125 |
| Median age | 45 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 707 mm | 708 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°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
- Ocean Reef edges out on average school ICSEA (1048 vs 1047).
Kallaroo vs Ocean Reef: common questions
Does Kallaroo or Ocean Reef have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ocean Reef scores 1048 vs 1047 in Kallaroo. 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, Kallaroo or Ocean Reef?
Kallaroo 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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