Kardinya vs Samson
Kardinya scores higher on walkability (40/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kardinya (1058) sits above Samson (1022). Samson skews owner-occupied (88%), Kardinya runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
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Kardinya and Samson side by side
| Measure | Kardinya | Samson |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $350/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $380/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1058 | 1022 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 40 | 24 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,137 | 1,881 |
| Median age | 42 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 696 mm | 696 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°C | 30.4°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
- Kardinya edges out on average school ICSEA (1058 vs 1022).
Kardinya vs Samson: common questions
Does Kardinya or Samson have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kardinya scores 1058 vs 1022 in Samson. 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, Kardinya or Samson?
Kardinya scores 40/100 on walkability vs 24/100. 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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