The Head vs Killarney
Killarney scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Killarney (972) sits above The Head (964).
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The Head and Killarney side by side
| Measure | The Head | Killarney |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 964 | 972 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 22 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 12 | 983 |
| Median age | 70 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1096 mm | 662 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 29.0°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
- Killarney edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 964).
The Head vs Killarney: common questions
Does The Head or Killarney have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Killarney scores 972 vs 964 in The Head. 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, The Head or Killarney?
Killarney scores 22/100 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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