Kelvin Grove vs Ithaca
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ithaca (1138) sits above Kelvin Grove (1133).
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| Measure | Kelvin Grove | Ithaca |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $725/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $700/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 33.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 64.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1133 | 1138 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,909 | – |
| Median age | 28 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1104 mm | 1104 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 30.2°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
- Ithaca edges out on average school ICSEA (1138 vs 1133).
Kelvin Grove vs Ithaca: common questions
Does Kelvin Grove or Ithaca have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ithaca scores 1138 vs 1133 in Kelvin Grove. 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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