Perup vs Kingston
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kingston (994) sits above Perup (980).
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Perup and Kingston side by side
| Measure | Perup | Kingston |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $235/wk | $231/wk |
| Unit rent | $200/wk | $196/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 980 | 994 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 161 | 16 |
| Median age | 51 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 679 mm | 619 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.1°C | 28.7°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
- Kingston edges out on average school ICSEA (994 vs 980). Perup also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Perup vs Kingston: common questions
Does Perup or Kingston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kingston scores 994 vs 980 in Perup. 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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