Bundoora vs Kingsbury
The verdict
Kingsbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $784K versus $856K in Bundoora. Kingsbury rates higher for education (78 vs 73). Kingsbury is closer to the coast (16.4 km vs 19.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bundoora rates higher (59 vs 53/100 in Kingsbury).
Scores
| Bundoora | Kingsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 88 |
| Transport | 88 | 92 |
| Education | 73 | 78 |
| Liveability | 93 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bundoora | Kingsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,068 | 3,460 |
| Median age | 38 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,668 | $1,399 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.7% | 53.4% |
| Born in Australia | 57.8% | 47.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Bundoora High Growth · Kingsbury High Growth
Property
| Bundoora | Kingsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $856K | $784K |
| Median unit price | $465K | $519K |
| House price YoY | -1.0% | -3.4% |
| 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
| Bundoora | Kingsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | 53 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 467 | 636 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 570 | 289 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 292 | 491 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,824 | 8,844 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bundoora | Kingsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 2 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,049 | 1,035 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bundoora · Kingsbury
Transport
| Bundoora | Kingsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 110 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 25 | 3 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 58 | 49 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 80 m | 490 m |
Liveability
| Bundoora | Kingsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 8 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 51 | 1 |
| Parks | 83 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 42 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.2 km | 16.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.3 km | 12.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.4 km | 5.0 km |
Population & growth
| Bundoora | Kingsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 28,068 | 3,460 |
| Estimated 2025 | 34,409 | 4,242 |
| Projected 2041 | 37,861 | 4,667 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.22% | 5.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bundoora or Kingsbury?
Bundoora has the higher residential safety score (Bundoora 59/100 vs Kingsbury 53/100).
Which is more affordable, Bundoora or Kingsbury?
Kingsbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $784K versus $856K.
Which has better schools, Bundoora or Kingsbury?
Bundoora has a higher average school ICSEA (Bundoora 1049 vs Kingsbury 1035; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bundoora or Kingsbury?
Kingsbury has the higher transport score (Bundoora 88/100 vs Kingsbury 92/100).
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