Kingsbury vs Reservoir
Kingsbury (median $845,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Reservoir ($920,000).
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Kingsbury and Reservoir side by side
| Measure | Kingsbury | Reservoir |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $845,000 | $920,000 |
| Median unit | $407,500 | $650,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $560/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 44.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1029 | 1046 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,460 | – |
| Median age | 34 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 650 mm | 622 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 27.0°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
Reservoir scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Reservoir (1046) sits above Kingsbury (1029).
- For buyers
- Kingsbury is the lower entry point at $845,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Reservoir edges out on average school ICSEA (1046 vs 1029).
Kingsbury vs Reservoir: common questions
Is Kingsbury or Reservoir cheaper to buy in?
Kingsbury has the lower median house price at $845,000, roughly 8% below Reservoir ($920,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Kingsbury or Reservoir have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Reservoir scores 1046 vs 1029 in Kingsbury. 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, Kingsbury or Reservoir?
Reservoir scores 100/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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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