Kooba vs Whitton
Whitton scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kooba (933) sits above Whitton (867).
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Kooba and Whitton side by side
| Measure | Kooba | Whitton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $525/wk | $470/wk |
| Unit rent | $360/wk | $345/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 67.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 933 | 867 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 39 | 523 |
| Median age | 49 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 391 mm | 400 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.7°C | 33.8°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
- Kooba edges out on average school ICSEA (933 vs 867). Kooba also has a higher family-household share (92% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Kooba vs Whitton: common questions
Does Kooba or Whitton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kooba scores 933 vs 867 in Whitton. 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, Kooba or Whitton?
Whitton scores 6/100 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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