Baw Baw vs Kingsdale
The verdict
Baw Baw is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.23M versus $1.78M in Kingsdale. Kingsdale is closer to the coast (92.2 km vs 93.4 km).
Scores
Baw BawKingsdale
| Baw Baw | Kingsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 21 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 44 | 44 |
| Liveability | 22 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Baw Baw | Kingsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 271 | 211 |
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,178 | $2,321 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.2% | 28.7% |
| Born in Australia | 86.3% | 85.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.2 |
Growth: Baw Baw Moderate Growth · Kingsdale Moderate Growth
Property
| Baw Baw | Kingsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.23M | $1.78M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 7 |
Median price history
Safety
| Baw Baw | Kingsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 738 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 369 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 948 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,535 | 1,896 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Baw Baw | Kingsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Baw Baw · Kingsdale
Transport
| Baw Baw | Kingsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 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) | 7.8 km | 10.3 km |
Liveability
| Baw Baw | Kingsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 650 | 650 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 93.4 km | 92.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 172.1 km | 165.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.5 km | 9.0 km |
Population & growth
| Baw Baw | Kingsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 271 | 211 |
| Estimated 2025 | 283 | 220 |
| Projected 2041 | 307 | 239 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.09% | 1.05% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Baw Baw or Kingsdale?
Baw Baw is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.23M versus $1.78M.
Which has better public transport, Baw Baw or Kingsdale?
Baw Baw and Kingsdale have similar transport scores.
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