Kinchant Dam vs Brightly
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brightly (955) sits above Kinchant Dam (952). Kinchant Dam skews owner-occupied (86%), Brightly runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
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Kinchant Dam and Brightly side by side
| Measure | Kinchant Dam | Brightly |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 952 | 955 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 183 | 52 |
| Median age | 41 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1404 mm | 1342 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.5°C | 31.3°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
- Brightly edges out on average school ICSEA (955 vs 952). Kinchant Dam also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Kinchant Dam vs Brightly: common questions
Does Kinchant Dam or Brightly have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brightly scores 955 vs 952 in Kinchant Dam. 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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