Silver Valley vs Kaban
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kaban (881) sits above Silver Valley (873).
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Silver Valley and Kaban side by side
| Measure | Silver Valley | Kaban |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 873 | 881 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 145 | 94 |
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 869 mm | 1064 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 28.0°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
- Kaban edges out on average school ICSEA (881 vs 873). Kaban also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 51%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Silver Valley vs Kaban: common questions
Does Silver Valley or Kaban have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kaban scores 881 vs 873 in Silver Valley. 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.
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