Oakey vs Kingsthorpe
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kingsthorpe (967) sits above Oakey (921). Kingsthorpe skews owner-occupied (82%), Oakey runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
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Oakey and Kingsthorpe side by side
| Measure | Oakey | Kingsthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $450/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 62.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 921 | 967 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 40 | 0 |
| Population | 4,756 | 2,159 |
| Median age | 40 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 555 mm | 583 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.4°C | 30.8°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
- Kingsthorpe edges out on average school ICSEA (967 vs 921). Kingsthorpe also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Oakey vs Kingsthorpe: common questions
Does Oakey or Kingsthorpe have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kingsthorpe scores 967 vs 921 in Oakey. 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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