Kirkstall vs Warrong
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kirkstall (1007) sits above Warrong (989).
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Kirkstall and Warrong side by side
| Measure | Kirkstall | Warrong |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1007 | 989 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 406 | 77 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 705 mm | 695 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.8°C | 24.3°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
- Kirkstall edges out on average school ICSEA (1007 vs 989). Warrong also has a higher family-household share (95% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Kirkstall vs Warrong: common questions
Does Kirkstall or Warrong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kirkstall scores 1007 vs 989 in Warrong. 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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