Abermain vs Kurri Kurri
The verdict
Kurri Kurri is more affordable, with a median house price of $669K versus $700K in Abermain. Kurri Kurri rates higher for liveability (54 vs 31). Kurri Kurri is closer to the coast (29.1 km vs 32.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Abermain rates higher (32 vs 19/100 in Kurri Kurri).
Scores
| Abermain | Kurri Kurri | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 39 |
| Transport | 24 | 34 |
| Education | 24 | 26 |
| Liveability | 31 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Abermain | Kurri Kurri | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,544 | 6,174 |
| Median age | 37 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,449 | $1,254 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 12.2% | 14.1% |
| Born in Australia | 92.7% | 88.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Abermain High Growth · Kurri Kurri High Growth
Property
| Abermain | Kurri Kurri | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $700K | $669K |
| Median unit price | $593K | $530K |
| House price YoY | 18.5% | 13.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Abermain | Kurri Kurri | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 32 | 19 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 275 | 421 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 550 | 745 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 943 | 923 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,800 | 9,880 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Abermain | Kurri Kurri | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 926 |
See the full school list on each profile: Abermain · Kurri Kurri
Transport
| Abermain | Kurri Kurri | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 24 | 34 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 48 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 11.1 km | 10.9 km |
Liveability
| Abermain | Kurri Kurri | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 32.2 km | 29.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 119.1 km | 120.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Abermain | Kurri Kurri | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,544 | 6,174 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,858 | 6,935 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,771 | 9,152 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.95% | 2.95% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Abermain or Kurri Kurri?
Abermain has the higher residential safety score (Abermain 32/100 vs Kurri Kurri 19/100).
Which is more affordable, Abermain or Kurri Kurri?
Kurri Kurri is more affordable, with a median house price of $669K versus $700K.
Which has better schools, Abermain or Kurri Kurri?
Abermain has a higher average school ICSEA (Abermain 954 vs Kurri Kurri 926; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Abermain or Kurri Kurri?
Kurri Kurri has the higher transport score (Abermain 24/100 vs Kurri Kurri 34/100).
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