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Candelo vs Kameruka

The verdict

Candelo is more affordable, with a median house price of $855K versus $895K in Kameruka. Candelo rates higher for liveability (27 vs 22). Kameruka is closer to the coast (23.3 km vs 24.5 km).

Scores

CandeloKameruka
CandeloKameruka
Overall2421
Transport00
Education4845
Liveability2722

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

CandeloKameruka
Population780192
Median age4637
Median household income (wk)$1,256$1,768
Bachelor degree or higher29.6%25.7%
Born in Australia76.3%73.4%
Avg household size2.42.7

Growth: Candelo Declining · Kameruka Declining

Property

CandeloKameruka
Median house price$855K$895K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$520$520
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)3441

Median price history

Safety

CandeloKameruka
Residential safety score94
Break & enter dwelling /100k1280
Motor vehicle theft /100k0521
Domestic assault /100k2560
Total incidents /100k (all)3,4621,042

Total incidents over time

Schools

CandeloKameruka
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA998Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Candelo · Kameruka

Transport

CandeloKameruka
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)13.9 km13.4 km

Liveability

CandeloKameruka
Summer max temp25.0°C25.0°C
Winter max temp16.0°C16.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)850850
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants10
Parks30
Playgrounds1Data not available
Swimming pools1Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)24.5 km23.3 km
Distance to CBD (km)352.9 km344.8 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)20.3 km14.2 km

Population & growth

CandeloKameruka
Population (2021)780192
Estimated 2025815201
Projected 2041780192
Annual growth rate1.10%1.15%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Candelo or Kameruka?

Candelo is more affordable, with a median house price of $855K versus $895K.

Which has better public transport, Candelo or Kameruka?

Candelo and Kameruka have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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