Armidale vs Kellys Plains
The verdict
Armidale is more affordable, with a median house price of $565K versus $860K in Kellys Plains. Armidale rates higher for transport (79 vs 0). Armidale is closer to the coast (127.5 km vs 129.6 km).
Scores
| Armidale | Kellys Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 24 |
| Transport | 79 | 0 |
| Education | 56 | 54 |
| Liveability | 97 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Armidale | Kellys Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,967 | 169 |
| Median age | 36 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,432 | $2,374 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.4% | 42.2% |
| Born in Australia | 74.0% | 87.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Armidale Stable · Kellys Plains Stable
Property
| Armidale | Kellys Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $565K | $860K |
| Median unit price | $383K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 17.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Armidale | Kellys Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 989 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 388 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 981 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,648 | 2,959 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Armidale | Kellys Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 16 | 1 |
| Government | 7 | 1 |
| Independent | 7 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 1,088 |
See the full school list on each profile: Armidale · Kellys Plains
Transport
| Armidale | Kellys Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 79 | 0 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 7.7 km |
Liveability
| Armidale | Kellys Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.0°C | 12.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 790 | 790 |
| Supermarkets | 7 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 58 | 0 |
| Parks | 73 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 49 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 11 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 21 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 127.5 km | 129.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 377.2 km | 368.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 8.1 km |
Population & growth
| Armidale | Kellys Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 23,967 | 169 |
| Estimated 2025 | 24,231 | 172 |
| Projected 2041 | 24,554 | 179 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.27% | 0.44% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Armidale or Kellys Plains?
Armidale is more affordable, with a median house price of $565K versus $860K.
Which has better schools, Armidale or Kellys Plains?
Kellys Plains has a higher average school ICSEA (Armidale 965 vs Kellys Plains 1088; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Armidale or Kellys Plains?
Armidale has the higher transport score (Armidale 79/100 vs Kellys Plains 0/100).
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