College Park vs Kent Town
The verdict
Kent Town is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.76M versus $3.01M in College Park. Kent Town rates higher for transport (88 vs 82). Kent Town has a shorter estimated CBD commute (18 vs 20 min). On the separate residential safety score, College Park rates higher (53 vs 18/100 in Kent Town).
Scores
| College Park | Kent Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 88 |
| Transport | 82 | 88 |
| Education | 85 | 86 |
| Liveability | 89 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| College Park | Kent Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 755 | 1,443 |
| Median age | 42 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,454 | $1,461 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 67.6% | 62.6% |
| Born in Australia | 75.8% | 58.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 1.7 |
Growth: College Park Stable · Kent Town Moderate Growth
Property
| College Park | Kent Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.01M | $1.76M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,250 | $590 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| College Park | Kent Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 53 | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 265 | 554 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 265 | 485 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,974 | 15,731 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| College Park | Kent Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,136 |
See the full school list on each profile: College Park · Kent Town
Transport
| College Park | Kent Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 20 | 18 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 980 m |
Liveability
| College Park | Kent Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 7 |
| Parks | 2 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.6 km | 11.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.5 km | 1.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| College Park | Kent Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 755 | 1,443 |
| Estimated 2025 | 802 | 1,614 |
| Projected 2041 | 791 | 1,740 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.52% | 2.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, College Park or Kent Town?
College Park has the higher residential safety score (College Park 53/100 vs Kent Town 18/100).
Which is more affordable, College Park or Kent Town?
Kent Town is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.76M versus $3.01M.
Which has better public transport, College Park or Kent Town?
Kent Town has the higher transport score (College Park 82/100 vs Kent Town 88/100).
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