Side by sideSuburb comparison

Kembla Heights vs Farmborough Heights.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Kembla Heights edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kembla Heights (1036) sits above Farmborough Heights (999).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Kembla Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1036 vs 999). Farmborough Heights also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsKembla Heights vs Farmborough Heights

Common questions

Does Kembla Heights or Farmborough Heights have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kembla Heights scores 1036 vs 999 in Farmborough 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.

The numbers behind the take

Kembla Heights
Metric
Farmborough Heights

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$370/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$370/wk
$355/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
86.0%
97.0%
Renter occupied
13.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
35
Bike score
100
88
Population
4,179
44
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1036
Avg ICSEA
999

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).