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Kelvin vs Wean

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wean (920) sits above Kelvin (910).

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Kelvin and Wean side by side

MeasureKelvinWean
Renting
House rent$550/wk$370/wk
Unit rent$395/wk–
Owner occupied75.0%–
Renter occupied9.0%80.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1411
Average ICSEA910920
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population18234
Median age4344
Climate
Annual rainfall583 mm582 mm
Mean max, January33.5°C34.0°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
Wean edges out on average school ICSEA (920 vs 910). Kelvin also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Kelvin vs Wean: common questions

Does Kelvin or Wean have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wean scores 920 vs 910 in Kelvin. 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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