Birdwood vs Kenton Valley
The verdict
Birdwood rates higher for liveability (15 vs 6). Kenton Valley rates higher for education (58 vs 47). Kenton Valley is closer to the coast (31.7 km vs 37.9 km).
Scores
BirdwoodKenton Valley
| Birdwood | Kenton Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 20 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 47 | 58 |
| Liveability | 15 | 6 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Birdwood | Kenton Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,376 | 262 |
| Median age | 43 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,754 | $2,194 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.8% | 37.5% |
| Born in Australia | 81.3% | 80.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Birdwood Declining · Kenton Valley Declining
Property
| Birdwood | Kenton Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $751K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 11.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $585 | $590 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Birdwood | Kenton Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 145 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,398 | 1,527 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Birdwood | Kenton Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,000 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Birdwood · Kenton Valley
Transport
| Birdwood | Kenton Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 121 | 99 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 30.5 km | 25.7 km |
Liveability
| Birdwood | Kenton Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 37.9 km | 31.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 36.4 km | 28.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 29.5 km | 24.8 km |
Population & growth
| Birdwood | Kenton Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,376 | 262 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,408 | 268 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,348 | 257 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.58% | 0.57% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Birdwood or Kenton Valley?
Birdwood and Kenton Valley have similar transport scores.
Try another comparison
Compare two suburbs
Birdwood
vs