Kempton vs Bothwell
Bothwell scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kempton (913) sits above Bothwell (901).
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Kempton and Bothwell side by side
| Measure | Kempton | Bothwell |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $270/wk | $270/wk |
| Unit rent | $250/wk | $198/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 913 | 901 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 420 | 499 |
| Median age | 43 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 520 mm | 487 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.2°C | 23.1°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
- Kempton edges out on average school ICSEA (913 vs 901).
Kempton vs Bothwell: common questions
Does Kempton or Bothwell have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kempton scores 913 vs 901 in Bothwell. 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, Kempton or Bothwell?
Bothwell scores 2/100 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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