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
| Measure | Nicholls Rivulet | Kettering |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $285/wk | $365/wk |
| Unit rent | $335/wk | $365/wk |
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 979 | 1021 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 369 | 943 |
| Median age | 47 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 901 mm | 859 mm |
| Mean max, January | 20.9°C | 21.5°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.
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