Kenilworth vs Obi Obi
Kenilworth scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kenilworth (1017) sits above Obi Obi (1009). Obi Obi skews owner-occupied (91%), Kenilworth runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
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Kenilworth and Obi Obi side by side
| Measure | Kenilworth | Obi Obi |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1017 | 1009 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 24 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 604 | 208 |
| Median age | 51 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1228 mm | 1421 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.3°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
- Kenilworth edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 1009). Obi Obi also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Kenilworth vs Obi Obi: common questions
Does Kenilworth or Obi Obi have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kenilworth scores 1017 vs 1009 in Obi Obi. 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, Kenilworth or Obi Obi?
Kenilworth scores 24/100 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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