Kirwan vs Shaw
Kirwan scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shaw (932) sits above Kirwan (924). Kirwan skews owner-occupied (63%), Shaw runs more rental-dense (47% owner).
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Kirwan and Shaw side by side
| Measure | Kirwan | Shaw |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 47.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 50.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 924 | 932 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 55 |
| Population | 20,780 | 760 |
| Median age | 38 | 28 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1090 mm | 1109 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.9°C | 32.1°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
- Shaw edges out on average school ICSEA (932 vs 924).
Kirwan vs Shaw: common questions
Does Kirwan or Shaw have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shaw scores 932 vs 924 in Kirwan. 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, Kirwan or Shaw?
Kirwan scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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