Morley vs Kiara
Morley scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Morley (1003) sits above Kiara (988). Kiara skews owner-occupied (79%), Morley runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
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Morley and Kiara side by side
| Measure | Morley | Kiara |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $690,000 | – |
| Median unit | $465,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1003 | 988 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 22,539 | 1,776 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 727 mm | 706 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.6°C | 32.1°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
- Morley edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 988).
Morley vs Kiara: common questions
Does Morley or Kiara have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Morley scores 1003 vs 988 in Kiara. 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, Morley or Kiara?
Morley scores 6/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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