Koonya vs Saltwater River
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Saltwater River (950) sits above Koonya (940).
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Koonya and Saltwater River side by side
| Measure | Koonya | Saltwater River |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $115/wk | $330/wk |
| Unit rent | $115/wk | $340/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 96.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 940 | 950 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 138 | 131 |
| Median age | 61 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 978 mm | 613 mm |
| Mean max, January | 19.1°C | 21.4°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
- Saltwater River edges out on average school ICSEA (950 vs 940). Saltwater River also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 52%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Koonya vs Saltwater River: common questions
Does Koonya or Saltwater River have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Saltwater River scores 950 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.
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