Kilbirnie vs Mount Darry
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Darry (1005) sits above Kilbirnie (973). Kilbirnie skews owner-occupied (74%), Mount Darry runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
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| Measure | Kilbirnie | Mount Darry |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 1005 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 68 | 46 |
| Median age | 49 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 609 mm | 613 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.9°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
- Mount Darry edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 973).
Kilbirnie vs Mount Darry: common questions
Does Kilbirnie or Mount Darry have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Darry scores 1005 vs 973 in Kilbirnie. 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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