Kearneys Spring vs Darling Heights
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kearneys Spring (998) sits above Darling Heights (994).
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Kearneys Spring and Darling Heights side by side
| Measure | Kearneys Spring | Darling Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $610,000 |
| Median unit | – | $393,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $570/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $430/wk | $320/wk |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 52.0% |
| Renter occupied | 43.0% | 43.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | 994 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 10 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 9,419 | 5,157 |
| Median age | 35 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 793 mm | 696 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 29.2°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
- Kearneys Spring edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 994).
Kearneys Spring vs Darling Heights: common questions
Does Kearneys Spring or Darling Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kearneys Spring scores 998 vs 994 in Darling Heights. 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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