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Kentville vs Lockrose

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lockrose (956) sits above Kentville (954). Kentville skews owner-occupied (84%), Lockrose runs more rental-dense (74% owner).

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Kentville and Lockrose side by side

MeasureKentvilleLockrose
Renting
Owner occupied84.0%74.0%
Renter occupied16.0%22.0%
Schools
Schools nearby810
Average ICSEA954956
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population108564
Median age4843
Climate
Annual rainfall686 mm699 mm
Mean max, January32.1°C32.0°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
Lockrose edges out on average school ICSEA (956 vs 954).

Kentville vs Lockrose: common questions

Does Kentville or Lockrose have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lockrose scores 956 vs 954 in Kentville. 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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