Side by sideSuburb comparison

New Farm vs Kangaroo Point.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kangaroo Point (1112) sits above New Farm (1098).

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

Kangaroo Point edges out on average school ICSEA (1112 vs 1098).

Common questionsNew Farm vs Kangaroo Point

Common questions

Does New Farm or Kangaroo Point have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kangaroo Point scores 1112 vs 1098 in New Farm. 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

New Farm
Metric
Kangaroo Point

Price & Market

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

Rental

$830/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$710/wk
$740/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$800/wk
44.0%
Owner occupied
53.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
0
Transit score
100
100
Bike score
100
12,197
Population
15,882
39
Median age
35

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1098
Avg ICSEA
1112

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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