Telopea Downs vs Kaniva
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).
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Telopea Downs and Kaniva side by side
| Measure | Telopea Downs | Kaniva |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $182,000 |
| Median unit | – | $113,040 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 21.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 975 | 980 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 44 | 891 |
| Median age | 26 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 395 mm | 405 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 30.6°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
- Kaniva edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 975).
Telopea 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.
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