Bundaberg West vs Kensington
The verdict
Bundaberg West rates higher for liveability (100 vs 52). Bundaberg West is closer to the coast (13.4 km vs 16.9 km).
Scores
Bundaberg WestKensington
| Bundaberg West | Kensington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 27 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 42 | 29 |
| Liveability | 100 | 52 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bundaberg West | Kensington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,596 | 722 |
| Median age | 39 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $966 | $972 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.7% | 13.4% |
| Born in Australia | 68.5% | 82.1% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Bundaberg West — · Kensington —
Property
| Bundaberg West | Kensington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 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
| Bundaberg West | Kensington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 89 | 89 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 539 | 554 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 270 | 277 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,653 | 5,653 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bundaberg West | Kensington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 971 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bundaberg West · Kensington
Transport
| Bundaberg West | Kensington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 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) | 148.3 km | 143.9 km |
Liveability
| Bundaberg West | Kensington | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 22.5°C | 22.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 13 | 1 |
| Parks | 7 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 51 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 22 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.4 km | 16.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 296.9 km | 292.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 490 m | 5.4 km |
Population & growth
| Bundaberg West | Kensington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,596 | 722 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,720 | 795 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.17% | 2.44% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bundaberg West or Kensington?
Bundaberg West and Kensington have similar residential safety scores (89 and 89/100).
Which has better public transport, Bundaberg West or Kensington?
Bundaberg West and Kensington have similar transport scores.
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