Chelmer vs Kenmore Hills
The verdict
Chelmer rates higher for transport (93 vs 56). Kenmore Hills rates higher for education (94 vs 89). Chelmer is closer to the coast (20.6 km vs 23.4 km).
Scores
ChelmerKenmore Hills
| Chelmer | Kenmore Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 78 |
| Transport | 93 | 56 |
| Education | 89 | 94 |
| Liveability | 100 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chelmer | Kenmore Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,325 | 2,448 |
| Median age | 41 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,402 | $2,712 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 70.1% | 66.7% |
| Born in Australia | 72.8% | 61.6% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Chelmer — · Kenmore Hills —
Property
| Chelmer | Kenmore Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,200 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Chelmer | Kenmore Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 932 | 940 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 421 | 408 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chelmer | Kenmore Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 994 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Chelmer · Kenmore Hills
Transport
| Chelmer | Kenmore Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 56 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 22 | 42 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 250 m | 4.7 km |
Liveability
| Chelmer | Kenmore Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 20.6 km | 23.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.9 km | 10.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 7.1 km |
Population & growth
| Chelmer | Kenmore Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,325 | 2,448 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,354 | 2,482 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.22% | 0.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chelmer or Kenmore Hills?
Chelmer and Kenmore Hills have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better public transport, Chelmer or Kenmore Hills?
Chelmer has the higher transport score (Chelmer 93/100 vs Kenmore Hills 56/100).
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