Kangaroo Head vs Baudin Beach
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Baudin Beach (998) sits above Kangaroo Head (987). Baudin Beach skews owner-occupied (86%), Kangaroo Head runs more rental-dense (57% owner).
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| Measure | Kangaroo Head | Baudin Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $450/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $355/wk |
| Owner occupied | 57.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 998 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 18 | 94 |
| Median age | 60 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 507 mm | 523 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.2°C | 24.1°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
- Baudin Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 987). Kangaroo Head also has a higher family-household share (143% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Kangaroo Head vs Baudin Beach: common questions
Does Kangaroo Head or Baudin Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Baudin Beach scores 998 vs 987 in Kangaroo Head. 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.
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