Side by sideSuburb comparison

Rowella vs Kayena.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kayena (927) sits above Rowella (910). Kayena skews owner-occupied (92%), Rowella runs more rental-dense (80% owner).

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

Kayena edges out on average school ICSEA (927 vs 910).

Common questionsRowella vs Kayena

Common questions

Does Rowella or Kayena have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kayena scores 927 vs 910 in Rowella. 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

Rowella
Metric
Kayena

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$300/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$295/wk
80.0%
Owner occupied
92.0%
13.0%
Renter occupied
8.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
179
Population
221
51
Median age
59

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
3
910
Avg ICSEA
927

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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