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Kinglake Central vs Strathewen

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Strathewen (1022) sits above Kinglake Central (1017).

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Kinglake Central and Strathewen side by side

MeasureKinglake CentralStrathewen
Renting
Owner occupied87.0%79.0%
Renter occupied6.0%14.0%
Schools
Schools nearby177
Average ICSEA10171022
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population413198
Median age4541
Climate
Annual rainfall1022 mm809 mm
Mean max, January25.2°C27.1°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
Strathewen edges out on average school ICSEA (1022 vs 1017).

Kinglake Central vs Strathewen: common questions

Does Kinglake Central or Strathewen have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Strathewen scores 1022 vs 1017 in Kinglake Central. 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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