Side by sideSuburb comparison

Kinchela vs Summer Island.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Summer Island (885) sits above Kinchela (882).

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

Summer Island edges out on average school ICSEA (885 vs 882).

Common questionsKinchela vs Summer Island

Common questions

Does Kinchela or Summer Island have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Summer Island scores 885 vs 882 in Kinchela. 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

Kinchela
Metric
Summer Island

Price & Market

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

Rental

$295/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$295/wk
$350/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$450/wk
90.0%
Owner occupied
86.0%
11.0%
Renter occupied
17.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
286
Population
93
49
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

16
Schools nearby
18
882
Avg ICSEA
885

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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