Side by sideSuburb comparison

Koonya vs Port Arthur.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Port Arthur edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Port Arthur (987) sits above Koonya (940).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Port Arthur edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 940).

Common questionsKoonya vs Port Arthur

Common questions

Does Koonya or Port Arthur have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Port Arthur scores 987 vs 940 in Koonya. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Koonya
Metric
Port Arthur

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$115/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$115/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$170/wk
88.0%
Owner occupied
11.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
138
Population
247
61
Median age
57

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

11
Schools nearby
3
940
Avg ICSEA
987

Climate

586 mm
Annual rainfall
586 mm
21.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
21.8°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).