Kennett River vs Wye River
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wye River (1057) sits above Kennett River (1041). Wye River skews owner-occupied (77%), Kennett River runs more rental-dense (61% owner).
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Kennett River and Wye River side by side
| Measure | Kennett River | Wye River |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 1041 | 1057 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 74 | 67 |
| Median age | 41 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1025 mm | 883 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.2°C | 22.8°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
- Wye River edges out on average school ICSEA (1057 vs 1041). Kennett River also has a higher family-household share (61% vs 31%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Kennett River vs Wye River: common questions
Does Kennett River or Wye River have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wye River scores 1057 vs 1041 in Kennett River. 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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