Chinderah vs Kingscliff
The verdict
Chinderah is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.87M in Kingscliff. Kingscliff rates higher for liveability (62 vs 19). Kingscliff is closer to the coast (1.1 km vs 3.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Kingscliff rates higher (72 vs 54/100 in Chinderah).
Scores
| Chinderah | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 60 |
| Transport | 64 | 64 |
| Education | 34 | 53 |
| Liveability | 19 | 62 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chinderah | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,639 | 8,355 |
| Median age | 62 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $719 | $1,575 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 13.3% | 38.2% |
| Born in Australia | 74.8% | 80.3% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.4 |
Growth: Chinderah Moderate Growth · Kingscliff Moderate Growth
Property
| Chinderah | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.12M | $1.87M |
| Median unit price | $688K | $945K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -4.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Chinderah | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 54 | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 122 | 192 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 488 | 168 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 427 | 251 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,118 | 4,620 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chinderah | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,036 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chinderah · Kingscliff
Transport
| Chinderah | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 64 |
| 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) | 3.1 km | 830 m |
Liveability
| Chinderah | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 34 |
| Parks | 4 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 48 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.4 km | 1.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 663.0 km | 663.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.7 km | 1.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.8 km | 10.0 km |
Population & growth
| Chinderah | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,639 | 8,355 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,714 | 8,737 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,012 | 10,254 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.12% | 1.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chinderah or Kingscliff?
Kingscliff has the higher residential safety score (Chinderah 54/100 vs Kingscliff 72/100).
Which is more affordable, Chinderah or Kingscliff?
Chinderah is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.87M.
Which has better public transport, Chinderah or Kingscliff?
Chinderah and Kingscliff have similar transport scores.
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