Kinglake West vs Pheasant Creek
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pheasant Creek (1028) sits above Kinglake West (1026).
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Kinglake West and Pheasant Creek side by side
| Measure | Kinglake West | Pheasant Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 4.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1026 | 1028 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,305 | – |
| Median age | 40 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1061 mm | 1045 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.5°C | 25.0°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
- Pheasant Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (1028 vs 1026).
Kinglake West vs Pheasant Creek: common questions
Does Kinglake West or Pheasant Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pheasant Creek scores 1028 vs 1026 in Kinglake West. 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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