Kawana vs Parkhurst
Parkhurst scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kawana (946) sits above Parkhurst (944). Parkhurst skews owner-occupied (71%), Kawana runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
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Kawana and Parkhurst side by side
| Measure | Kawana | Parkhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $530/wk | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | $320/wk | $360/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 38.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 946 | 944 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 70 | 75 |
| Population | 4,434 | 3,043 |
| Median age | 38 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 728 mm | 737 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.1°C | 31.8°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
- Kawana edges out on average school ICSEA (946 vs 944). Parkhurst also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Kawana vs Parkhurst: common questions
Does Kawana or Parkhurst have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kawana scores 946 vs 944 in Parkhurst. 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, Kawana or Parkhurst?
Parkhurst scores 10/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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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