Abernethy vs Kitchener
The verdict
Abernethy is more affordable, with a median house price of $715K versus $1.15M in Kitchener. Abernethy is closer to the coast (30.8 km vs 34.1 km).
Scores
AbernethyKitchener
| Abernethy | Kitchener | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23 | 24 |
| Transport | 23 | 22 |
| Education | 25 | 26 |
| Liveability | 22 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Abernethy | Kitchener | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 317 | 679 |
| Median age | 37 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,069 | $1,962 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.1% | 15.4% |
| Born in Australia | 89.0% | 92.2% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.1 |
Growth: Abernethy High Growth · Kitchener High Growth
Property
| Abernethy | Kitchener | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $715K | $1.15M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $570 | $570 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Abernethy | Kitchener | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 48 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 147 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 631 | 736 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 631 | 295 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,101 | 4,860 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Abernethy | Kitchener | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 930 |
See the full school list on each profile: Abernethy · Kitchener
Transport
| Abernethy | Kitchener | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 23 | 22 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 19.1 km | 19.5 km |
Liveability
| Abernethy | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 30.8 km | 34.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 111.1 km | 111.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.4 km | 6.2 km |
Population & growth
| Abernethy | Kitchener | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 317 | 679 |
| Estimated 2025 | 345 | 740 |
| Projected 2041 | 428 | 917 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.14% | 2.17% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Abernethy or Kitchener?
Abernethy is more affordable, with a median house price of $715K versus $1.15M.
Which has better public transport, Abernethy or Kitchener?
Abernethy has the higher transport score (Abernethy 23/100 vs Kitchener 22/100).
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