Kelso vs Thuringowa Central
Thuringowa Central scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 62/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Thuringowa Central (927) sits above Kelso (884).
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Kelso and Thuringowa Central side by side
| Measure | Kelso | Thuringowa Central |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $388,500 | – |
| Median unit | $312,500 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $520/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $251/wk | $320/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 884 | 927 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 62 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | – | 1,953 |
| Median age | – | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1027 mm | 1090 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.2°C | 31.9°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
- Thuringowa Central edges out on average school ICSEA (927 vs 884).
Kelso vs Thuringowa Central: common questions
Does Kelso or Thuringowa Central have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thuringowa Central scores 927 vs 884 in Kelso. 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, Kelso or Thuringowa Central?
Thuringowa Central scores 62/100 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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