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Abernethy vs Kearsley

The verdict

Abernethy is more affordable, with a median house price of $698K versus $775K in Kearsley. Kearsley rates higher for liveability (27 vs 22). Abernethy is closer to the coast (30.8 km vs 33.6 km).

Scores

AbernethyKearsley
AbernethyKearsley
Overall2326
Transport2326
Education2524
Liveability2227

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

AbernethyKearsley
Population317838
Median age3738
Median household income (wk)$2,069$1,467
Bachelor degree or higher15.1%12.0%
Born in Australia89.0%91.4%
Avg household size32.8

Growth: Abernethy High Growth · Kearsley Moderate Growth

Property

AbernethyKearsley
Median house price$698K$775K
Median unit priceData not available$543K
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$575$575
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)3031

Median price history

Safety

AbernethyKearsley
Residential safety score31
Break & enter dwelling /100k0477
Motor vehicle theft /100k631477
Domestic assault /100k631477
Total incidents /100k (all)4,7327,876

Total incidents over time

Schools

AbernethyKearsley
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available898

See the full school list on each profile: Abernethy · Kearsley

Transport

AbernethyKearsley
Transport score2326
Train stations00
Bus stops917
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)19.1 km15.0 km

Liveability

AbernethyKearsley
Summer max temp27.5°C27.5°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks11
Playgrounds1Data not available
Swimming poolsData not available5
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)30.8 km33.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)111.1 km115.4 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)8.4 km5.4 km

Population & growth

AbernethyKearsley
Population (2021)317838
Estimated 2025345873
Projected 2041428968
Annual growth rate2.14%1.03%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Abernethy or Kearsley?

Abernethy is more affordable, with a median house price of $698K versus $775K.

Which has better public transport, Abernethy or Kearsley?

Kearsley has the higher transport score (Abernethy 23/100 vs Kearsley 26/100).

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Data sources

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