King Valley vs Edi Upper
King Valley scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Edi Upper (1019) sits above King Valley (1012). Edi Upper skews owner-occupied (85%), King Valley runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
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King Valley and Edi Upper side by side
| Measure | King Valley | Edi Upper |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 1012 | 1019 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 87 | 109 |
| Median age | 47 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 958 mm | 929 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°C | 30.9°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
- Edi Upper edges out on average school ICSEA (1019 vs 1012). King Valley also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
King Valley vs Edi Upper: common questions
Does King Valley or Edi Upper have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Edi Upper scores 1019 vs 1012 in King Valley. 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.
Which is more walkable, King Valley or Edi Upper?
King Valley scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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