Shaw vs Kirwan
Kirwan scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shaw (932) sits above Kirwan (924). Kirwan skews owner-occupied (63%), Shaw runs more rental-dense (47% owner).
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Shaw and Kirwan side by side
| Measure | Shaw | Kirwan |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 47.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 50.0% | 35.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 932 | 924 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 55 | 100 |
| Population | 760 | 20,780 |
| Median age | 28 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1109 mm | 1090 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.1°C | 31.9°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
- Shaw edges out on average school ICSEA (932 vs 924).
Shaw vs Kirwan: common questions
Does Shaw or Kirwan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shaw scores 932 vs 924 in Kirwan. 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, Shaw or Kirwan?
Kirwan 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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