Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wallu vs Kia Ora.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kia Ora (945) sits above Wallu (930).

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

Kia Ora edges out on average school ICSEA (945 vs 930).

Common questionsWallu vs Kia Ora

Common questions

Does Wallu or Kia Ora have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kia Ora scores 945 vs 930 in Wallu. 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

Wallu
Metric
Kia Ora

Price & Market

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

Rental

$295/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$295/wk
$350/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$251/wk
83.0%
Owner occupied
9.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
108
Population
46,427
51
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
12
930
Avg ICSEA
945

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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