Warrong vs Kirkstall

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kirkstall (1007) sits above Warrong (989).

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Warrong and Kirkstall side by side

MeasureWarrongKirkstall
Renting
Owner occupied86.0%82.0%
Renter occupied24.0%9.0%
Schools
Schools nearby418
Average ICSEA9891007
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population77406
Median age3840
Climate
Annual rainfall695 mm705 mm
Mean max, January24.3°C23.8°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
Kirkstall edges out on average school ICSEA (1007 vs 989). Warrong also has a higher family-household share (95% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Warrong vs Kirkstall: common questions

Does Warrong or Kirkstall have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kirkstall scores 1007 vs 989 in Warrong. 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.