Side by sideSuburb comparison

Kilmore East vs Waterford Park.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Kilmore East edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kilmore East (1023) sits above Waterford Park (1000).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Kilmore East edges out on average school ICSEA (1023 vs 1000). Kilmore East also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsKilmore East vs Waterford Park

Common questions

Does Kilmore East or Waterford Park have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kilmore East scores 1023 vs 1000 in Waterford Park. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Kilmore East
Metric
Waterford Park

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$338/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$310/wk
$248/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$285/wk
94.0%
Owner occupied
88.0%
10.0%
Renter occupied
8.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
20
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
450
Population
217
47
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
13
1023
Avg ICSEA
1000

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).