Beecher vs Kirkwood
The verdict
Kirkwood rates higher for liveability (28 vs 16). Kirkwood is closer to the coast (5.6 km vs 8.6 km).
Scores
BeecherKirkwood
| Beecher | Kirkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 17 | 23 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 37 | 43 |
| Liveability | 16 | 28 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Beecher | Kirkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 876 | 2,513 |
| Median age | 44 | 28 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,383 | $2,313 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.3% | 27.5% |
| Born in Australia | 84.5% | 75.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.1 |
Growth: Beecher — · Kirkwood —
Property
| Beecher | Kirkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Beecher | Kirkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 80 | 79 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 685 | 716 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 228 | 239 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,584 | 7,584 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Beecher | Kirkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Beecher · Kirkwood
Transport
| Beecher | Kirkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 292.0 km | 291.1 km |
Liveability
| Beecher | Kirkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.5°C | 32.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 23.2°C | 23.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.6 km | 5.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 435.8 km | 435.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.1 km | 6.1 km |
Population & growth
| Beecher | Kirkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 876 | 2,513 |
| Estimated 2025 | 921 | 2,671 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.26% | 1.54% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Beecher or Kirkwood?
Beecher has the higher residential safety score (Beecher 80/100 vs Kirkwood 79/100).
Which has better public transport, Beecher or Kirkwood?
Beecher and Kirkwood have similar transport scores.
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