Nicholls Rivulet vs Kettering

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kettering (1021) sits above Nicholls Rivulet (979).

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Nicholls Rivulet and Kettering side by side

MeasureNicholls RivuletKettering
Renting
House rent$285/wk$365/wk
Unit rent$335/wk$365/wk
Owner occupied89.0%86.0%
Renter occupied13.0%10.0%
Schools
Schools nearby43
Average ICSEA9791021
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population369943
Median age4751
Climate
Annual rainfall901 mm859 mm
Mean max, January20.9°C21.5°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
Kettering edges out on average school ICSEA (1021 vs 979).

Nicholls Rivulet vs Kettering: common questions

Does Nicholls Rivulet or Kettering have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kettering scores 1021 vs 979 in Nicholls Rivulet. 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.