Koonwarra vs Meeniyan
Meeniyan scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Koonwarra (1016) sits above Meeniyan (1012). Koonwarra skews owner-occupied (88%), Meeniyan runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
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Koonwarra and Meeniyan side by side
| Measure | Koonwarra | Meeniyan |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 4.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 1016 | 1012 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 35 |
| Population | 366 | 840 |
| Median age | 53 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 895 mm | 915 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.6°C | 24.5°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
- Koonwarra edges out on average school ICSEA (1016 vs 1012).
Koonwarra vs Meeniyan: common questions
Does Koonwarra or Meeniyan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Koonwarra scores 1016 vs 1012 in Meeniyan. 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, Koonwarra or Meeniyan?
Meeniyan scores 8/100 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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