Charmhaven vs Kiar
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The verdict
Charmhaven rates higher for liveability (65 vs 22). Charmhaven is closer to the coast (7.0 km vs 12.1 km).
Scores
CharmhavenKiar
| Charmhaven | Kiar | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 34 |
| Transport | 50 | 42 |
| Education | 33 | 37 |
| Liveability | 65 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Charmhaven | Kiar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,501 | 25 |
| Median age | 39 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,392 | $1,125 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.4% | Data not available |
| Born in Australia | 85.3% | 80.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.2 |
Growth: Charmhaven High Growth · Kiar Moderate Growth
Property
| Charmhaven | Kiar | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $816K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $591K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 6.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Charmhaven | Kiar | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 28 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 560 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 560 | 4,000 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 600 | 12,000 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,435 | 32,000 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Charmhaven | Kiar | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Charmhaven · Kiar
Transport
| Charmhaven | Kiar | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 42 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 43 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 201 | 203 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.9 km | 4.5 km |
Liveability
| Charmhaven | Kiar | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.0 km | 12.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 76.7 km | 77.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.1 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 6.8 km |
Population & growth
| Charmhaven | Kiar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,501 | 25 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,847 | 26 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,412 | 29 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.29% | 0.99% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Charmhaven or Kiar?
Charmhaven has the higher transport score (Charmhaven 50/100 vs Kiar 42/100).
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