Bennett Springs vs Kiara
The verdict
Kiara rates higher for transport (77 vs 61). Kiara has a shorter estimated CBD commute (44 vs 52 min).
Scores
Bennett SpringsKiara
| Bennett Springs | Kiara | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 70 |
| Transport | 61 | 77 |
| Education | 54 | 54 |
| Liveability | 69 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bennett Springs | Kiara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,929 | 1,776 |
| Median age | 32 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,077 | $1,512 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.9% | 32.9% |
| Born in Australia | 49.1% | 62.2% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 2.5 |
Growth: Bennett Springs High Growth · Kiara Moderate Growth
Property
| Bennett Springs | Kiara | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Bennett Springs | Kiara | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 320 | 338 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 152 | 169 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,012 | 1,014 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bennett Springs | Kiara | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,067 | 942 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bennett Springs · Kiara
Transport
| Bennett Springs | Kiara | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 77 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 21 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 52 | 44 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Bennett Springs | Kiara | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 12 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.3 km | 17.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.2 km | 10.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.3 km | 6.7 km |
Population & growth
| Bennett Springs | Kiara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,929 | 1,776 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,188 | 2,020 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,472 | 2,120 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.93% | 3.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bennett Springs or Kiara?
Bennett Springs has the higher residential safety score (Bennett Springs 70/100 vs Kiara 68/100).
Which has better schools, Bennett Springs or Kiara?
Bennett Springs has a higher average school ICSEA (Bennett Springs 1067 vs Kiara 942; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bennett Springs or Kiara?
Kiara has the higher transport score (Bennett Springs 61/100 vs Kiara 77/100).
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