Aberdare vs Kitchener
The verdict
Aberdare is more affordable, with a median house price of $705K versus $1.15M in Kitchener. Aberdare rates higher for liveability (55 vs 24). Kitchener is closer to the coast (34.1 km vs 35.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Kitchener rates higher (48 vs 28/100 in Aberdare).
Scores
| Aberdare | Kitchener | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 24 |
| Transport | 42 | 22 |
| Education | 23 | 26 |
| Liveability | 55 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Aberdare | Kitchener | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,542 | 679 |
| Median age | 36 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,251 | $1,962 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 11.6% | 15.4% |
| Born in Australia | 91.0% | 92.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 3.1 |
Growth: Aberdare Moderate Growth · Kitchener High Growth
Property
| Aberdare | Kitchener | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $705K | $1.15M |
| Median unit price | $554K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 28.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $570 | $570 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Aberdare | Kitchener | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 28 | 48 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 236 | 147 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 669 | 736 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,062 | 295 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,963 | 4,860 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Aberdare | Kitchener | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 884 | 930 |
See the full school list on each profile: Aberdare · Kitchener
Transport
| Aberdare | Kitchener | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 22 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 38 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 14.8 km | 19.5 km |
Liveability
| Aberdare | Kitchener | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 35.5 km | 34.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 115.9 km | 111.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.5 km | 6.2 km |
Population & growth
| Aberdare | Kitchener | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,542 | 679 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,650 | 740 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,935 | 917 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.05% | 2.17% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Aberdare or Kitchener?
Kitchener has the higher residential safety score (Aberdare 28/100 vs Kitchener 48/100).
Which is more affordable, Aberdare or Kitchener?
Aberdare is more affordable, with a median house price of $705K versus $1.15M.
Which has better schools, Aberdare or Kitchener?
Kitchener has a higher average school ICSEA (Aberdare 884 vs Kitchener 930; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Aberdare or Kitchener?
Aberdare has the higher transport score (Aberdare 42/100 vs Kitchener 22/100).
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