Kaoota vs Sandfly
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sandfly (1045) sits above Kaoota (984).
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Kaoota and Sandfly side by side
| Measure | Kaoota | Sandfly |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $273/wk | $273/wk |
| Unit rent | $163/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 984 | 1045 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 15 |
| Population | 229 | 336 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1059 mm | 913 mm |
| Mean max, January | 19.8°C | 21.5°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
- Sandfly edges out on average school ICSEA (1045 vs 984).
Kaoota vs Sandfly: common questions
Does Kaoota or Sandfly have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sandfly scores 1045 vs 984 in Kaoota. 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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