Charbon vs Kandos
The verdict
Charbon is more affordable, with a median house price of $72K versus $390K in Kandos. Kandos rates higher for liveability (42 vs 24). Charbon is closer to the coast (129.3 km vs 130.9 km).
Scores
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| Charbon | Kandos | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 47 |
| Transport | 71 | 71 |
| Education | 8 | 25 |
| Liveability | 24 | 42 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Charbon | Kandos | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 91 | 1,263 |
| Median age | 50 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $746 | $677 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | 12.8% |
| Born in Australia | 81.3% | 77.6% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Growth: Charbon Stable · Kandos Stable
Property
| Charbon | Kandos | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $72K | $390K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -11.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $380 | $380 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 5.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 21 | 28 |
Median price history
Safety
| Charbon | Kandos | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 34 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 317 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 158 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,099 | 792 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,791 | 10,055 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Charbon | Kandos | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 886 |
Transport
| Charbon | Kandos | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 71 | 71 |
| Train stations | 1 | 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) | 790 m | 140 m |
Liveability
| Charbon | Kandos | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 129.3 km | 130.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 158.8 km | 160.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.2 km | 6.2 km |
Population & growth
| Charbon | Kandos | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 91 | 1,263 |
| Estimated 2025 | 90 | 1,253 |
| Projected 2041 | 94 | 1,302 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.28% | -0.20% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Charbon or Kandos?
Charbon is more affordable, with a median house price of $72K versus $390K.
Which has better public transport, Charbon or Kandos?
Charbon and Kandos have similar transport scores.
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