Kinglake vs Strathewen
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kinglake (1029) sits above Strathewen (1022). Kinglake skews owner-occupied (92%), Strathewen runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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Kinglake and Strathewen side by side
| Measure | Kinglake | Strathewen |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $780,000 | – |
| Median unit | $274,320 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 5.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 1029 | 1022 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 25 | 0 |
| Population | 1,662 | 198 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1022 mm | 809 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.2°C | 27.1°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
- Kinglake edges out on average school ICSEA (1029 vs 1022).
Kinglake vs Strathewen: common questions
Does Kinglake or Strathewen have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kinglake scores 1029 vs 1022 in Strathewen. 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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