Koonunga vs Nuriootpa
Nuriootpa scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nuriootpa (1009) sits above Koonunga (986).
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Koonunga and Nuriootpa side by side
| Measure | Koonunga | Nuriootpa |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $450/wk | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $385/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 986 | 1009 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 20 |
| Population | 38 | 6,901 |
| Median age | 48 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 459 mm | 467 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 29.8°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
- Nuriootpa edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 986). Nuriootpa also has a higher family-household share (68% vs 45%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Koonunga vs Nuriootpa: common questions
Does Koonunga or Nuriootpa have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nuriootpa scores 1009 vs 986 in Koonunga. 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, Koonunga or Nuriootpa?
Nuriootpa scores 14/100 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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