Aberdare vs Kearsley
The verdict
Aberdare is more affordable, with a median house price of $693K versus $775K in Kearsley. Aberdare rates higher for liveability (55 vs 27). Kearsley is closer to the coast (33.6 km vs 35.5 km).
Scores
| Aberdare | Kearsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 26 |
| Transport | 42 | 26 |
| Education | 23 | 24 |
| Liveability | 55 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Aberdare | Kearsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,542 | 838 |
| Median age | 36 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,251 | $1,467 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 11.6% | 12.0% |
| Born in Australia | 91.0% | 91.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.8 |
Growth: Aberdare Moderate Growth · Kearsley Moderate Growth
Property
| Aberdare | Kearsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $693K | $775K |
| Median unit price | $491K | $543K |
| House price YoY | 23.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $575 | $575 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 28 | 31 |
Median price history
Safety
| Aberdare | Kearsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 28 | 31 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 236 | 477 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 669 | 477 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,062 | 477 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,537 | 7,876 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Aberdare | Kearsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 887 | 898 |
See the full school list on each profile: Aberdare · Kearsley
Transport
| Aberdare | Kearsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 26 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 38 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 14.8 km | 15.0 km |
Liveability
| Aberdare | Kearsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 35.5 km | 33.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 115.9 km | 115.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.5 km | 5.4 km |
Population & growth
| Aberdare | Kearsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,542 | 838 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,650 | 873 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,935 | 968 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.05% | 1.03% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Aberdare or Kearsley?
Kearsley has the higher residential safety score (Aberdare 28/100 vs Kearsley 31/100).
Which is more affordable, Aberdare or Kearsley?
Aberdare is more affordable, with a median house price of $693K versus $775K.
Which has better schools, Aberdare or Kearsley?
Kearsley has a higher average school ICSEA (Aberdare 887 vs Kearsley 898; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Aberdare or Kearsley?
Aberdare has the higher transport score (Aberdare 42/100 vs Kearsley 26/100).
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