Cordeaux Heights vs Mount Kembla
The verdict
Cordeaux Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.38M versus $1.40M in Mount Kembla. Cordeaux Heights rates higher for liveability (44 vs 24). Mount Kembla rates higher for education (69 vs 62). Mount Kembla has a shorter estimated CBD commute (188 vs 190 min). On the separate residential safety score, Cordeaux Heights rates higher (100 vs 84/100 in Mount Kembla).
Scores
| Cordeaux Heights | Mount Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 45 |
| Transport | 62 | 44 |
| 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 | $1.38M | $1.40M |
| Median unit price | $485K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 12.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $760 | $760 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 50 |
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) | 1,211 | 1,754 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cordeaux Heights | Mount Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 969 | 1,050 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cordeaux Heights · Mount Kembla
Transport
| Cordeaux Heights | Mount Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 44 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 42 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 190 | 188 |
| 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?
Cordeaux Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.38M versus $1.40M.
Which has better schools, Cordeaux Heights or Mount Kembla?
Mount Kembla has a higher average school ICSEA (Cordeaux Heights 969 vs Mount Kembla 1050; 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 44/100).
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