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

MeasureKirkstallWarrong
Renting
Owner occupied82.0%86.0%
Renter occupied9.0%24.0%
Schools
Schools nearby184
Average ICSEA1007989
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population40677
Median age4038
Climate
Annual rainfall705 mm695 mm
Mean max, January23.8°C24.3°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.