Craigie vs Kallaroo
The verdict
Craigie rates higher for liveability (94 vs 83). Kallaroo rates higher for education (70 vs 61). Kallaroo is closer to the coast (1.1 km vs 3.4 km).
Scores
CraigieKallaroo
| Craigie | Kallaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 71 |
| Transport | 64 | 60 |
| Education | 61 | 70 |
| Liveability | 94 | 83 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Craigie | Kallaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,456 | 5,305 |
| Median age | 35 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,792 | $2,108 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.1% | 44.4% |
| Born in Australia | 65.0% | 55.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Growth: Craigie Moderate Growth · Kallaroo Moderate Growth
Property
| Craigie | Kallaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Data not available | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Craigie | Kallaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 310 | 320 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 155 | 151 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,007 | 1,018 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Craigie | Kallaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,062 | 1,061 |
See the full school list on each profile: Craigie · Kallaroo
Transport
| Craigie | Kallaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 37 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 72 | 75 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 3.7 km |
Liveability
| Craigie | Kallaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 10 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.4 km | 1.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.1 km | 20.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.5 km | 1.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.4 km | 6.4 km |
Population & growth
| Craigie | Kallaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,456 | 5,305 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,056 | 5,799 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,247 | 5,888 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.25% | 2.25% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Craigie or Kallaroo?
Craigie and Kallaroo have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Craigie or Kallaroo?
Craigie has a higher average school ICSEA (Craigie 1062 vs Kallaroo 1061; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Craigie or Kallaroo?
Craigie has the higher transport score (Craigie 64/100 vs Kallaroo 60/100).
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