Kenmare vs Boscabel
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Boscabel (969) sits above Kenmare (931). Kenmare skews owner-occupied (75%), Boscabel runs more rental-dense (42% owner).
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Kenmare and Boscabel side by side
| Measure | Kenmare | Boscabel |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $150/wk | $180/wk |
| Unit rent | $128/wk | $70/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 42.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 931 | 969 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 36 | 71 |
| Median age | 34 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 392 mm | 456 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 30.3°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
- Boscabel edges out on average school ICSEA (969 vs 931). Kenmare also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Kenmare vs Boscabel: common questions
Does Kenmare or Boscabel have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Boscabel scores 969 vs 931 in Kenmare. 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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