Beckenham vs Kenwick
The verdict
Beckenham rates higher for liveability (90 vs 70). Beckenham is closer to the coast (19.6 km vs 21.5 km).
Scores
BeckenhamKenwick
| Beckenham | Kenwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 71 |
| Transport | 94 | 89 |
| Education | 62 | 51 |
| Liveability | 90 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Beckenham | Kenwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,092 | 5,684 |
| Median age | 34 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,667 | $1,433 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.4% | 28.7% |
| Born in Australia | 45.0% | 52.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Growth: Beckenham High Growth · Kenwick High Growth
Property
| Beckenham | Kenwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Beckenham | Kenwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 319 | 317 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 154 | 158 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,012 | 1,003 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Beckenham | Kenwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 987 |
See the full school list on each profile: Beckenham · Kenwick
Transport
| Beckenham | Kenwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 89 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 52 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 33 | 36 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 610 m | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Beckenham | Kenwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 1 |
| Parks | 13 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.6 km | 21.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.5 km | 14.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.6 km | 12.4 km |
Population & growth
| Beckenham | Kenwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,092 | 5,684 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,059 | 6,288 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,755 | 7,974 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.56% | 2.56% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Beckenham or Kenwick?
Beckenham and Kenwick have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Beckenham or Kenwick?
Beckenham has a higher average school ICSEA (Beckenham 990 vs Kenwick 987; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Beckenham or Kenwick?
Beckenham has the higher transport score (Beckenham 94/100 vs Kenwick 89/100).
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