Kelmscott vs Martin
Kelmscott scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Martin (972) sits above Kelmscott (966). Martin skews owner-occupied (84%), Kelmscott runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
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Kelmscott and Martin side by side
| Measure | Kelmscott | Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $315/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $360/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 966 | 972 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 24 | 0 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 20 |
| Population | 10,575 | 1,854 |
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 756 mm | 889 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.4°C | 31.4°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
- Martin edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 966). Martin also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Kelmscott vs Martin: common questions
Does Kelmscott or Martin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Martin scores 972 vs 966 in Kelmscott. 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, Kelmscott or Martin?
Kelmscott scores 24/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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