Side by sideSuburb comparison

Kindred vs Paloona.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kindred (951) sits above Paloona (950).

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

Kindred edges out on average school ICSEA (951 vs 950).

Common questionsKindred vs Paloona

Common questions

Does Kindred or Paloona have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kindred scores 951 vs 950 in Paloona. 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

Kindred
Metric
Paloona

Price & Market

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

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$200/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$335/wk
87.0%
Owner occupied
85.0%
13.0%
Renter occupied
15.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
214
Population
84
56
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
951
Avg ICSEA
950

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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