Kingower vs Arnold West
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Arnold West (964) sits above Kingower (948). Arnold West skews owner-occupied (89%), Kingower runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
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Kingower and Arnold West side by side
| Measure | Kingower | Arnold West |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 56.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 948 | 964 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 46 | 19 |
| Median age | 60 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 472 mm | 446 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.5°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
- Arnold West edges out on average school ICSEA (964 vs 948). Kingower also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Kingower vs Arnold West: common questions
Does Kingower or Arnold West have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Arnold West scores 964 vs 948 in Kingower. 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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