Adamstown Heights vs Kotara
The verdict
Kotara is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.29M in Adamstown Heights. Kotara rates higher for transport (92 vs 76). Adamstown Heights is closer to the coast (3.0 km vs 4.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Adamstown Heights rates higher (85 vs 68/100 in Kotara).
Scores
| Adamstown Heights | Kotara | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 85 |
| Transport | 76 | 92 |
| Education | 68 | 65 |
| Liveability | 94 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Adamstown Heights | Kotara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,621 | 3,980 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,325 | $2,077 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.1% | 45.5% |
| Born in Australia | 84.9% | 84.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Adamstown Heights Moderate Growth · Kotara Moderate Growth
Property
| Adamstown Heights | Kotara | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.29M | $1.01M |
| Median unit price | $780K | $840K |
| House price YoY | 38.7% | 10.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $760 | $760 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Adamstown Heights | Kotara | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 196 | 101 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 107 | 176 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 196 | 402 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,562 | 16,533 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Adamstown Heights | Kotara | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,085 | 996 |
See the full school list on each profile: Adamstown Heights · Kotara
Transport
| Adamstown Heights | Kotara | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 59 | 48 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 194 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 250 m |
Liveability
| Adamstown Heights | Kotara | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 18 |
| Parks | 4 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.0 km | 4.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 112.9 km | 113.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.1 km | 4.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Adamstown Heights | Kotara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,621 | 3,980 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,932 | 4,200 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,265 | 4,436 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.36% | 1.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Adamstown Heights or Kotara?
Adamstown Heights has the higher residential safety score (Adamstown Heights 85/100 vs Kotara 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Adamstown Heights or Kotara?
Kotara is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.29M.
Which has better schools, Adamstown Heights or Kotara?
Adamstown Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Adamstown Heights 1085 vs Kotara 996; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Adamstown Heights or Kotara?
Kotara has the higher transport score (Adamstown Heights 76/100 vs Kotara 92/100).
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