Charlestown vs Kahibah
The verdict
Charlestown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.25M in Kahibah. Kahibah rates higher for liveability (88 vs 81). Kahibah is closer to the coast (2.1 km vs 3.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Kahibah rates higher (75 vs 68/100 in Charlestown).
Scores
| Charlestown | Kahibah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 71 |
| Transport | 64 | 64 |
| Education | 60 | 60 |
| Liveability | 81 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Charlestown | Kahibah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,601 | 2,603 |
| Median age | 38 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,839 | $1,804 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.7% | 39.2% |
| Born in Australia | 84.2% | 87.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Charlestown Moderate Growth · Kahibah Moderate Growth
Property
| Charlestown | Kahibah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.05M | $1.25M |
| Median unit price | $713K | $854K |
| House price YoY | 20.9% | 4.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Charlestown | Kahibah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 75 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 191 | 154 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 213 | 192 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 368 | 307 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,970 | 2,805 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Charlestown | Kahibah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 1 |
| Government | 5 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,035 | 1,076 |
See the full school list on each profile: Charlestown · Kahibah
Transport
| Charlestown | Kahibah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 115 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.9 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Charlestown | Kahibah | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 8 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.3 km | 2.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 110.5 km | 111.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.3 km | 2.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.0 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Charlestown | Kahibah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,601 | 2,603 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,988 | 2,677 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,417 | 2,951 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.70% | 0.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Charlestown or Kahibah?
Kahibah has the higher residential safety score (Charlestown 68/100 vs Kahibah 75/100).
Which is more affordable, Charlestown or Kahibah?
Charlestown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.25M.
Which has better schools, Charlestown or Kahibah?
Kahibah has a higher average school ICSEA (Charlestown 1035 vs Kahibah 1076; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Charlestown or Kahibah?
Charlestown and Kahibah have similar transport scores.
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