Side by sideSuburb comparison

Kenmare vs Wedgecarrup.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Wedgecarrup edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wedgecarrup (934) sits above Kenmare (931). Kenmare skews owner-occupied (75%), Wedgecarrup runs more rental-dense (61% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Wedgecarrup edges out on average school ICSEA (934 vs 931). Kenmare also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsKenmare vs Wedgecarrup

Common questions

Does Kenmare or Wedgecarrup have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wedgecarrup scores 934 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.

The numbers behind the take

Kenmare
Metric
Wedgecarrup

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$150/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$180/wk
$128/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$100/wk
75.0%
Owner occupied
61.0%
Renter occupied
23.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
36
Population
80
34
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
2
931
Avg ICSEA
934

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).