Casuarina vs Kingscliff
The verdict
Kingscliff is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.91M versus $2.31M in Casuarina. Casuarina rates higher for education (68 vs 53). Kingscliff rates higher for transport (64 vs 35). On the separate residential safety score, Kingscliff rates higher (72 vs 42/100 in Casuarina).
Scores
| Casuarina | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 60 |
| Transport | 35 | 64 |
| Education | 68 | 53 |
| Liveability | 37 | 62 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Casuarina | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,256 | 8,355 |
| Median age | 41 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,327 | $1,575 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.0% | 38.2% |
| Born in Australia | 79.6% | 80.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.4 |
Growth: Casuarina Moderate Growth · Kingscliff Moderate Growth
Property
| Casuarina | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.31M | $1.91M |
| Median unit price | $1.29M | $1.01M |
| House price YoY | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,175 | $1,175 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 56 |
Median price history
Safety
| Casuarina | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 42 | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 645 | 192 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 123 | 168 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 276 | 251 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,870 | 4,201 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Casuarina | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,038 |
See the full school list on each profile: Casuarina · Kingscliff
Transport
| Casuarina | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| 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 | 830 m |
Liveability
| Casuarina | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 34 |
| Parks | 2 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 48 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 860 m | 1.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 659.2 km | 663.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 520 m | 1.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.1 km | 10.0 km |
Population & growth
| Casuarina | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,256 | 8,355 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,405 | 8,737 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,996 | 10,254 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.12% | 1.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Casuarina or Kingscliff?
Kingscliff has the higher residential safety score (Casuarina 42/100 vs Kingscliff 72/100).
Which is more affordable, Casuarina or Kingscliff?
Kingscliff is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.91M versus $2.31M.
Which has better public transport, Casuarina or Kingscliff?
Kingscliff has the higher transport score (Casuarina 35/100 vs Kingscliff 64/100).
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