Cordeaux Heights vs Mount Kembla
The verdict
Mount Kembla is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.34M versus $1.35M in Cordeaux Heights. Cordeaux Heights rates higher for liveability (44 vs 24). Mount Kembla rates higher for education (69 vs 62). On the separate residential safety score, Cordeaux Heights rates higher (100 vs 84/100 in Mount Kembla).
Scores
| Cordeaux Heights | Mount Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 44 |
| Transport | 62 | 43 |
| Education | 62 | 69 |
| Liveability | 44 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cordeaux Heights | Mount Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,460 | 1,083 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,634 | $2,824 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.7% | 52.0% |
| Born in Australia | 77.0% | 83.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3 |
Growth: Cordeaux Heights Stable · Mount Kembla Stable
Property
| Cordeaux Heights | Mount Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.35M | $1.34M |
| Median unit price | $485K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 12.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cordeaux Heights | Mount Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 84 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 67 | 185 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 90 | 185 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 179 | 92 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,278 | 1,847 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cordeaux Heights | Mount Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,000 | 1,055 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cordeaux Heights · Mount Kembla
Transport
| Cordeaux Heights | Mount Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 43 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 42 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 3.6 km |
Liveability
| Cordeaux Heights | Mount Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.7 km | 7.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 72.5 km | 71.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.5 km | 7.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 5.6 km |
Population & growth
| Cordeaux Heights | Mount Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,460 | 1,083 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,510 | 1,095 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,726 | 1,148 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.28% | 0.28% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cordeaux Heights or Mount Kembla?
Cordeaux Heights has the higher residential safety score (Cordeaux Heights 100/100 vs Mount Kembla 84/100).
Which is more affordable, Cordeaux Heights or Mount Kembla?
Mount Kembla is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.34M versus $1.35M.
Which has better schools, Cordeaux Heights or Mount Kembla?
Mount Kembla has a higher average school ICSEA (Cordeaux Heights 1000 vs Mount Kembla 1055; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cordeaux Heights or Mount Kembla?
Cordeaux Heights has the higher transport score (Cordeaux Heights 62/100 vs Mount Kembla 43/100).
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