Roleystone vs Kelmscott

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Roleystone (976) sits above Kelmscott (966). Roleystone skews owner-occupied (92%), Kelmscott runs more rental-dense (71% owner).

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Roleystone and Kelmscott side by side

MeasureRoleystoneKelmscott
Price and market
Median house$794,425–
Median unit$257,760–
Renting
House rent$295/wk$290/wk
Unit rent$350/wk$290/wk
Owner occupied92.0%71.0%
Renter occupied6.0%27.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA976966
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score100–
Population6,84810,575
Median age4440
Climate
Annual rainfall921 mm756 mm
Mean max, January31.4°C32.4°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
Roleystone edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 966). Roleystone also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Roleystone vs Kelmscott: common questions

Does Roleystone or Kelmscott have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Roleystone scores 976 vs 966 in Kelmscott. 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.