Side by sideSuburb comparison

Kurnell vs Port Botany.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kurnell (1060) sits above Port Botany (1031).

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

Kurnell edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1031).

Common questionsKurnell vs Port Botany

Common questions

Does Kurnell or Port Botany have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kurnell scores 1060 vs 1031 in Port Botany. 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

Kurnell
Metric
Port Botany

Price & Market

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

Rental

$940/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$520/wk
$550/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$442/wk
81.0%
Owner occupied
16.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

4
Walk score
4
0
Transit score
0
55
Bike score
100
2,528
Population
33,767
38
Median age
65

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1060
Avg ICSEA
1031

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

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