Kempton vs Lower Marshes
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kempton (913) sits above Lower Marshes (904). Lower Marshes skews owner-occupied (100%), Kempton runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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Kempton and Lower Marshes side by side
| Measure | Kempton | Lower Marshes |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $270/wk | $270/wk |
| Unit rent | $250/wk | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 913 | 904 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 420 | 30 |
| Median age | 43 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 520 mm | 507 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.2°C | 22.9°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 904). Kempton also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 58%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Kempton vs Lower Marshes: common questions
Does Kempton or Lower Marshes have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kempton scores 913 vs 904 in Lower Marshes. 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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