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Kingston vs Balbarrup

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kingston (994) sits above Balbarrup (980).

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Kingston and Balbarrup side by side

MeasureKingstonBalbarrup
Renting
House rent$231/wk$235/wk
Unit rent$196/wk$250/wk
Owner occupied–98.0%
Renter occupied–10.0%
Schools
Schools nearby105
Average ICSEA994980
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population16144
Median age5149
Climate
Annual rainfall619 mm725 mm
Mean max, January28.7°C28.2°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
Kingston edges out on average school ICSEA (994 vs 980). Balbarrup also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Kingston vs Balbarrup: common questions

Does Kingston or Balbarrup have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kingston scores 994 vs 980 in Balbarrup. 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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