Scarborough vs Kippa-Ring
Kippa-Ring scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 50/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kippa-Ring (1000) sits above Scarborough (978).
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Scarborough and Kippa-Ring side by side
| Measure | Scarborough | Kippa-Ring |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $610/wk | $350/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 35.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 978 | 1000 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 24 | 50 |
| Transit score | 0 | 40 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 9,745 |
| Median age | – | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1061 mm | 1061 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.4°C | 29.4°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
- Kippa-Ring edges out on average school ICSEA (1000 vs 978).
Scarborough vs Kippa-Ring: common questions
Does Scarborough or Kippa-Ring have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kippa-Ring scores 1000 vs 978 in Scarborough. 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, Scarborough or Kippa-Ring?
Kippa-Ring scores 50/100 on walkability vs 24/100. 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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