Kirknie vs Fredericksfield
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kirknie (920) sits above Fredericksfield (912). Fredericksfield skews owner-occupied (80%), Kirknie runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
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Kirknie and Fredericksfield side by side
| Measure | Kirknie | Fredericksfield |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 19 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 920 | 912 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 70 | 259 |
| Median age | 36 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 796 mm | 789 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.6°C | 32.3°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
- Kirknie edges out on average school ICSEA (920 vs 912). Fredericksfield also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 58%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Kirknie vs Fredericksfield: common questions
Does Kirknie or Fredericksfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kirknie scores 920 vs 912 in Fredericksfield. 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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