Kialla vs Orrvale
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kialla (957) sits above Orrvale (954).
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Kialla and Orrvale side by side
| Measure | Kialla | Orrvale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $677,500 | – |
| Median unit | $254,160 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 954 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 8,667 | 450 |
| Median age | 38 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 473 mm | 472 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.3°C | 31.4°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
- Kialla edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 954). Kialla also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Kialla vs Orrvale: common questions
Does Kialla or Orrvale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kialla scores 957 vs 954 in Orrvale. 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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