Blair Athol vs Kilburn
The verdict
Blair Athol is more affordable, with a median house price of $898K versus $1.03M in Kilburn. Kilburn rates higher for transport (90 vs 79). Kilburn has a shorter estimated CBD commute (24 vs 35 min). On the separate residential safety score, Kilburn rates higher (26 vs 10/100 in Blair Athol).
Scores
| Blair Athol | Kilburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 75 |
| Transport | 79 | 90 |
| Education | 66 | 65 |
| Liveability | 68 | 68 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blair Athol | Kilburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,274 | 5,633 |
| Median age | 32 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,459 | $1,179 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.6% | 42.7% |
| Born in Australia | 46.8% | 43.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Blair Athol Moderate Growth · Kilburn Moderate Growth
Property
| Blair Athol | Kilburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $898K | $1.03M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 7.8% | 17.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $557 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Blair Athol | Kilburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 10 | 26 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 739 | 621 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 417 | 284 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,969 | 15,977 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blair Athol | Kilburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 959 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blair Athol · Kilburn
Transport
| Blair Athol | Kilburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 79 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 35 | 24 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 660 m |
Liveability
| Blair Athol | Kilburn | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 7 |
| Parks | 5 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.9 km | 6.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.7 km | 7.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.8 km | 5.4 km |
Population & growth
| Blair Athol | Kilburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,274 | 5,633 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,723 | 6,112 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,369 | 6,802 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.06% | 2.06% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blair Athol or Kilburn?
Kilburn has the higher residential safety score (Blair Athol 10/100 vs Kilburn 26/100).
Which is more affordable, Blair Athol or Kilburn?
Blair Athol is more affordable, with a median house price of $898K versus $1.03M.
Which has better schools, Blair Athol or Kilburn?
Blair Athol has a higher average school ICSEA (Blair Athol 985 vs Kilburn 959; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blair Athol or Kilburn?
Kilburn has the higher transport score (Blair Athol 79/100 vs Kilburn 90/100).
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