Kennington vs Quarry Hill
Kennington (median $600,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Quarry Hill ($625,000).
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Kennington and Quarry Hill side by side
| Measure | Kennington | Quarry Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $600,000 | $625,000 |
| Median unit | $662,500 | $370,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1020 | 1018 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 36 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,880 | 2,365 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 504 mm | 504 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°C | 30.1°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
Quarry Hill scores higher on walkability (36/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kennington (1020) sits above Quarry Hill (1018).
- For buyers
- Kennington is the lower entry point at $600,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Kennington edges out on average school ICSEA (1020 vs 1018).
Kennington vs Quarry Hill: common questions
Is Kennington or Quarry Hill cheaper to buy in?
Kennington has the lower median house price at $600,000, roughly 4% below Quarry Hill ($625,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Kennington or Quarry Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kennington scores 1020 vs 1018 in Quarry Hill. 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, Kennington or Quarry Hill?
Quarry Hill scores 100/100 on walkability vs 36/100. 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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