Strathewen vs Kinglake
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kinglake (1029) sits above Strathewen (1022). Kinglake skews owner-occupied (92%), Strathewen runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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Strathewen and Kinglake side by side
| Measure | Strathewen | Kinglake |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $780,000 |
| Median unit | – | $274,320 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 5.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 1022 | 1029 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 25 |
| Population | 198 | 1,662 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 809 mm | 1022 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 25.2°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
- Kinglake edges out on average school ICSEA (1029 vs 1022).
Strathewen vs Kinglake: common questions
Does Strathewen or Kinglake have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kinglake scores 1029 vs 1022 in Strathewen. 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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