Cairnlea vs Kings Park
The verdict
Kings Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $609K versus $939K in Cairnlea. Cairnlea rates higher for education (65 vs 51). Kings Park rates higher for transport (76 vs 63). Cairnlea is closer to the coast (12.8 km vs 15.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Cairnlea rates higher (93 vs 76/100 in Kings Park).
Scores
| Cairnlea | Kings Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 72 |
| Transport | 63 | 76 |
| Education | 65 | 51 |
| Liveability | 92 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cairnlea | Kings Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,038 | 8,203 |
| Median age | 36 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,062 | $1,224 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.6% | 29.4% |
| Born in Australia | 45.3% | 39.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 2.9 |
Growth: Cairnlea Moderate Growth · Kings Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Cairnlea | Kings Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $939K | $609K |
| Median unit price | $423K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| 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
| Cairnlea | Kings Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 93 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 229 | 293 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 229 | 244 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 229 | 475 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,929 | 3,608 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cairnlea | Kings Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 4 |
| Government | 3 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,024 | 965 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cairnlea · Kings Park
Transport
| Cairnlea | Kings Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 62 | 69 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Cairnlea | Kings Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 0 |
| Parks | 22 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.8 km | 15.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.5 km | 19.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.6 km | 4.9 km |
Population & growth
| Cairnlea | Kings Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,038 | 8,203 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,932 | 8,133 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,834 | 9,671 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.27% | -0.21% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cairnlea or Kings Park?
Cairnlea has the higher residential safety score (Cairnlea 93/100 vs Kings Park 76/100).
Which is more affordable, Cairnlea or Kings Park?
Kings Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $609K versus $939K.
Which has better schools, Cairnlea or Kings Park?
Cairnlea has a higher average school ICSEA (Cairnlea 1024 vs Kings Park 965; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cairnlea or Kings Park?
Kings Park has the higher transport score (Cairnlea 63/100 vs Kings Park 76/100).
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