Charmhaven vs Kanwal
The verdict
Charmhaven is more affordable, with a median house price of $816K versus $827K in Kanwal. Kanwal rates higher for liveability (76 vs 65). Kanwal has a shorter estimated CBD commute (191 vs 201 min). On the separate residential safety score, Kanwal rates higher (52 vs 28/100 in Charmhaven).
Scores
| Charmhaven | Kanwal | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 58 |
| Transport | 50 | 60 |
| Education | 33 | 33 |
| Liveability | 65 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Charmhaven | Kanwal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,501 | 4,194 |
| Median age | 39 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,392 | $1,344 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.4% | 16.7% |
| Born in Australia | 85.3% | 76.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Charmhaven High Growth · Kanwal Stable
Property
| Charmhaven | Kanwal | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $816K | $827K |
| Median unit price | $591K | $640K |
| House price YoY | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Charmhaven | Kanwal | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 28 | 52 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 560 | 191 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 560 | 215 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 600 | 691 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,435 | 6,223 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Charmhaven | Kanwal | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 942 |
See the full school list on each profile: Charmhaven · Kanwal
Transport
| Charmhaven | Kanwal | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 43 | 41 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 201 | 191 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.9 km | 3.8 km |
Liveability
| Charmhaven | Kanwal | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 1 |
| Parks | 2 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.0 km | 6.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 76.7 km | 72.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.1 km | 6.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 550 m |
Population & growth
| Charmhaven | Kanwal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,501 | 4,194 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,847 | 4,248 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,412 | 4,549 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.29% | 0.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Charmhaven or Kanwal?
Kanwal has the higher residential safety score (Charmhaven 28/100 vs Kanwal 52/100).
Which is more affordable, Charmhaven or Kanwal?
Charmhaven is more affordable, with a median house price of $816K versus $827K.
Which has better public transport, Charmhaven or Kanwal?
Kanwal has the higher transport score (Charmhaven 50/100 vs Kanwal 60/100).
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