Bruthen vs Kalimna West
The verdict
Bruthen rates higher for education (46 vs 32). Kalimna West is closer to the coast (8.8 km vs 22.1 km).
Scores
BruthenKalimna West
| Bruthen | Kalimna West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 19 |
| Transport | 9 | 10 |
| Education | 46 | 32 |
| Liveability | 21 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bruthen | Kalimna West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 820 | 161 |
| Median age | 43 | 57 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,198 | $1,149 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.0% | 13.9% |
| Born in Australia | 85.1% | 72.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Bruthen Moderate Growth · Kalimna West Moderate Growth
Property
| Bruthen | Kalimna West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $463K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 12.6% | 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
Safety
| Bruthen | Kalimna West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 621 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 122 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 366 | 621 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,707 | 8,696 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bruthen | Kalimna West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 994 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bruthen · Kalimna West
Transport
| Bruthen | Kalimna West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 9 | 10 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 24.8 km | 27.7 km |
Liveability
| Bruthen | Kalimna West | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.5°C | 14.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.1 km | 8.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 255.2 km | 261.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 53.5 km | 48.3 km |
Population & growth
| Bruthen | Kalimna West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 820 | 161 |
| Estimated 2025 | 860 | 164 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,002 | 197 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.20% | 0.46% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Bruthen or Kalimna West?
Kalimna West has the higher transport score (Bruthen 9/100 vs Kalimna West 10/100).
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