Blakehurst vs Kyle Bay
The verdict
Blakehurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.79M versus $2.92M in Kyle Bay. Blakehurst rates higher for transport (77 vs 70). Blakehurst has a shorter estimated CBD commute (59 vs 61 min). On the separate residential safety score, Blakehurst rates higher (92 vs 52/100 in Kyle Bay).
Scores
| Blakehurst | Kyle Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 81 |
| Transport | 77 | 70 |
| Education | 74 | 78 |
| Liveability | 93 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blakehurst | Kyle Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,652 | 1,039 |
| Median age | 43 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,474 | $3,069 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.6% | 56.2% |
| Born in Australia | 63.3% | 70.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.1 |
Growth: Blakehurst Moderate Growth · Kyle Bay Moderate Growth
Property
| Blakehurst | Kyle Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.79M | $2.92M |
| Median unit price | $963K | $1.79M |
| House price YoY | 2.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,097 | $1,097 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Blakehurst | Kyle Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | 52 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 105 | 385 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 30 | 192 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 376 | 289 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,916 | 2,502 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blakehurst | Kyle Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,087 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Blakehurst · Kyle Bay
Transport
| Blakehurst | Kyle Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 70 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 42 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 59 | 61 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Blakehurst | Kyle Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 2 |
| Parks | 16 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.5 km | 3.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.8 km | 16.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.5 km | 4.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.4 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Blakehurst | Kyle Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,652 | 1,039 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,168 | 1,120 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,803 | 1,219 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.89% | 1.89% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blakehurst or Kyle Bay?
Blakehurst has the higher residential safety score (Blakehurst 92/100 vs Kyle Bay 52/100).
Which is more affordable, Blakehurst or Kyle Bay?
Blakehurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.79M versus $2.92M.
Which has better public transport, Blakehurst or Kyle Bay?
Blakehurst has the higher transport score (Blakehurst 77/100 vs Kyle Bay 70/100).
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