Side by sideSuburb comparison

Telopea Downs vs Kaniva.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kaniva (980) sits above Telopea Downs (975). Kaniva skews owner-occupied (78%), Telopea Downs runs more rental-dense (21% 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

Kaniva edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 975).

Common questionsTelopea Downs vs Kaniva

Common questions

Does Telopea Downs or Kaniva have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kaniva scores 980 vs 975 in Telopea Downs. 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

Telopea Downs
Metric
Kaniva

Price & Market

Median house
$182,000
Median unit
$113,040
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$138/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$125/wk
$160/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$125/wk
21.0%
Owner occupied
78.0%
21.0%
Renter occupied
14.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
44
Population
891
26
Median age
51

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
4
975
Avg ICSEA
980

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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