Side by sideSuburb comparison

Towamba vs Kiah.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kiah (940) sits above Towamba (939).

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

Kiah edges out on average school ICSEA (940 vs 939).

Common questionsTowamba vs Kiah

Common questions

Does Towamba or Kiah have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kiah scores 940 vs 939 in Towamba. 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

Towamba
Metric
Kiah

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$270/wk
$150/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$215/wk
94.0%
Owner occupied
88.0%
8.0%
Renter occupied
14.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
249
Population
101
53
Median age
53

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
3
939
Avg ICSEA
940

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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