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Castle Doyle vs Kellys Plains

The verdict

Kellys Plains is more affordable, with a median house price of $860K versus $935K in Castle Doyle. Castle Doyle rates higher for education (90 vs 54). Castle Doyle is closer to the coast (114.9 km vs 129.6 km).

Scores

Castle DoyleKellys Plains
Castle DoyleKellys Plains
Overall3524
Transport00
Education9054
Liveability2222

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

Demographics

Castle DoyleKellys Plains
Population150169
Median age4943
Median household income (wk)$2,299$2,374
Bachelor degree or higher56.4%42.2%
Born in Australia79.3%87.0%
Avg household size2.82.8

Growth: Castle Doyle Stable · Kellys Plains Stable

Property

Castle DoyleKellys Plains
Median house price$935K$860K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$500$500
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Castle DoyleKellys Plains
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)02,959

Total incidents over time

Schools

Castle DoyleKellys Plains
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available1,088

See the full school list on each profile: Castle Doyle · Kellys Plains

Transport

Castle DoyleKellys Plains
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)18.1 km7.7 km

Liveability

Castle DoyleKellys Plains
Summer max temp26.0°C26.0°C
Winter max temp12.0°C12.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)790790
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)114.9 km129.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)364.1 km368.1 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)18.1 km8.1 km

Population & growth

Castle DoyleKellys Plains
Population (2021)150169
Estimated 2025153172
Projected 2041158179
Annual growth rate0.50%0.44%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Castle Doyle or Kellys Plains?

Kellys Plains is more affordable, with a median house price of $860K versus $935K.

Which has better public transport, Castle Doyle or Kellys Plains?

Castle Doyle and Kellys Plains have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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