Side by sideSuburb comparison

Orrvale vs Kialla.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kialla (957) sits above Orrvale (954).

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

Kialla edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 954). Kialla also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsOrrvale vs Kialla

Common questions

Does Orrvale or Kialla have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kialla scores 957 vs 954 in Orrvale. 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

Orrvale
Metric
Kialla

Price & Market

Median house
$677,500
Median unit
$254,160
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$350/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$220/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$380/wk
78.0%
Owner occupied
84.0%
15.0%
Renter occupied
12.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
450
Population
8,667
50
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
954
Avg ICSEA
957

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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