Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wean vs Kelvin.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wean (920) sits above Kelvin (910).

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

Wean edges out on average school ICSEA (920 vs 910). Kelvin also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsWean vs Kelvin

Common questions

Does Wean or Kelvin have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wean scores 920 vs 910 in Kelvin. 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

Wean
Metric
Kelvin

Price & Market

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

Rental

$290/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$200/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
75.0%
80.0%
Renter occupied
9.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
34
Population
182
44
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

11
Schools nearby
14
920
Avg ICSEA
910

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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