Bowning vs Kangiara
The verdict
Kangiara is more affordable, with a median house price of $520K versus $734K in Bowning. Bowning rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Bowning is closer to the coast (163.8 km vs 169.5 km).
Scores
BowningKangiara
| Bowning | Kangiara | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 14 |
| Transport | 64 | 0 |
| Education | 44 | 22 |
| Liveability | 22 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bowning | Kangiara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 619 | 50 |
| Median age | 45 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,888 | $2,250 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.6% | 13.8% |
| Born in Australia | 83.5% | 84.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Bowning Moderate Growth · Kangiara Moderate Growth
Property
| Bowning | Kangiara | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $734K | $520K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bowning | Kangiara | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 86 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 162 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 646 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,554 | 6,000 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bowning | Kangiara | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 935 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bowning · Kangiara
Transport
| Bowning | Kangiara | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 0 |
| Train stations | 1 | 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) | 2.8 km | 16.6 km |
Liveability
| Bowning | Kangiara | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 163.8 km | 169.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 241.3 km | 236.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 34.4 km | 18.9 km |
Population & growth
| Bowning | Kangiara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 619 | 50 |
| Estimated 2025 | 652 | 53 |
| Projected 2041 | 769 | 62 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.31% | 1.47% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Bowning or Kangiara?
Kangiara is more affordable, with a median house price of $520K versus $734K.
Which has better public transport, Bowning or Kangiara?
Bowning has the higher transport score (Bowning 64/100 vs Kangiara 0/100).
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