Kettering vs Oyster Cove
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Oyster Cove (1034) sits above Kettering (1021).
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Kettering and Oyster Cove side by side
| Measure | Kettering | Oyster Cove |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $365/wk | $273/wk |
| Unit rent | $365/wk | $232/wk |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1021 | 1034 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 943 | – |
| Median age | 51 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 859 mm | 1111 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.5°C | 20.1°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
- 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
- Oyster Cove edges out on average school ICSEA (1034 vs 1021).
Kettering vs Oyster Cove: common questions
Does Kettering or Oyster Cove have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oyster Cove scores 1034 vs 1021 in Kettering. 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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