Railton vs Kimberley
Railton scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kimberley (950) sits above Railton (936).
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Railton and Kimberley side by side
| Measure | Railton | Kimberley |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $250/wk | $240/wk |
| Unit rent | $255/wk | $204/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 936 | 950 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,079 | – |
| Median age | 45 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1087 mm | 992 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.1°C | 22.4°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
- Kimberley edges out on average school ICSEA (950 vs 936).
Railton vs Kimberley: common questions
Does Railton or Kimberley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kimberley scores 950 vs 936 in Railton. 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.
Which is more walkable, Railton or Kimberley?
Railton scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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