Kembla Heights vs Figtree
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Figtree (1048) sits above Kembla Heights (1036).
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Kembla Heights and Figtree side by side
| Measure | Kembla Heights | Figtree |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,140,000 |
| Median unit | – | $352,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +3.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $790/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 97.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1036 | 1048 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 35 | 100 |
| Population | 88 | 12,335 |
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1111 mm | 1078 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 26.3°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
- Figtree edges out on average school ICSEA (1048 vs 1036). Figtree also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Kembla Heights vs Figtree: common questions
Does Kembla Heights or Figtree have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Figtree scores 1048 vs 1036 in Kembla 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.
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