Allambie Heights vs Killarney Heights
The verdict
Allambie Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.73M versus $2.84M in Killarney Heights. Allambie Heights rates higher for liveability (92 vs 86). Killarney Heights rates higher for transport (56 vs 45). Allambie Heights is closer to the coast (4.1 km vs 6.3 km).
Scores
| Allambie Heights | Killarney Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 79 |
| Transport | 45 | 56 |
| Education | 85 | 96 |
| Liveability | 92 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Allambie Heights | Killarney Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,317 | 4,502 |
| Median age | 43 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,890 | $3,426 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.2% | 63.3% |
| Born in Australia | 70.2% | 63.8% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.2 |
Growth: Allambie Heights Stable · Killarney Heights Stable
Property
| Allambie Heights | Killarney Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.73M | $2.84M |
| Median unit price | $863K | $650K |
| House price YoY | 17.6% | -13.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,400 | $1,262 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.3% | 2.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 60 | 60 |
Median price history
Safety
| Allambie Heights | Killarney Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 14 | 44 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 82 | 67 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 109 | 333 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,298 | 1,510 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Allambie Heights | Killarney Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,083 | 1,141 |
See the full school list on each profile: Allambie Heights · Killarney Heights
Transport
| Allambie Heights | Killarney Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 56 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 48 | 46 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.7 km | 4.3 km |
Liveability
| Allambie Heights | Killarney Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 5 |
| Parks | 15 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.1 km | 6.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.2 km | 11.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.7 km | 5.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 2.7 km |
Population & growth
| Allambie Heights | Killarney Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,317 | 4,502 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,450 | 4,629 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,468 | 4,529 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.45% | 0.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Allambie Heights or Killarney Heights?
Allambie Heights and Killarney Heights have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Allambie Heights or Killarney Heights?
Allambie Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.73M versus $2.84M.
Which has better schools, Allambie Heights or Killarney Heights?
Killarney Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Allambie Heights 1083 vs Killarney Heights 1141; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Allambie Heights or Killarney Heights?
Killarney Heights has the higher transport score (Allambie Heights 45/100 vs Killarney Heights 56/100).
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