Casuarina vs Kings Forest
The verdict
Kings Forest is more affordable, with a median house price of $725K versus $2.32M in Casuarina. Casuarina rates higher for education (68 vs 43). Casuarina is closer to the coast (860 m vs 2.6 km).
Scores
CasuarinaKings Forest
| Casuarina | Kings Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 35 |
| Transport | 35 | 35 |
| Education | 68 | 43 |
| Liveability | 37 | 29 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Casuarina | Kings Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,256 | 40 |
| Median age | 41 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,327 | $1,375 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.0% | 20.0% |
| Born in Australia | 79.6% | 85.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Casuarina Moderate Growth · Kings Forest Moderate Growth
Property
| Casuarina | Kings Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.32M | $725K |
| Median unit price | $1.19M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 21 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Casuarina | Kings Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 42 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 645 | 5,000 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 123 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 276 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,054 | 17,500 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Casuarina | Kings Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Casuarina · Kings Forest
Transport
| Casuarina | Kings Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 35 |
| 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) | 3.6 km | 4.2 km |
Liveability
| Casuarina | Kings Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 860 m | 2.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 659.2 km | 658.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 520 m | 2.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.1 km | 13.7 km |
Population & growth
| Casuarina | Kings Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,256 | 40 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,405 | 42 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,996 | 47 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.12% | 1.23% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Casuarina or Kings Forest?
Kings Forest is more affordable, with a median house price of $725K versus $2.32M.
Which has better public transport, Casuarina or Kings Forest?
Casuarina and Kings Forest have similar transport scores.
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