Cranbrook vs Kirwan
The verdict
Cranbrook rates higher for education (42 vs 36). Cranbrook is closer to the coast (8.2 km vs 9.8 km).
Scores
CranbrookKirwan
| Cranbrook | Kirwan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 41 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 42 | 36 |
| Liveability | 90 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cranbrook | Kirwan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,844 | 20,780 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,400 | $1,673 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.4% | 25.4% |
| Born in Australia | 76.1% | 81.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Cranbrook — · Kirwan —
Property
| Cranbrook | Kirwan | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $540 | $530 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cranbrook | Kirwan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 20 | 20 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,584 | 2,575 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 684 | 688 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,813 | 12,813 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cranbrook | Kirwan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 986 | 962 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cranbrook · Kirwan
Transport
| Cranbrook | Kirwan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| 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) | 974.7 km | 976.6 km |
Liveability
| Cranbrook | Kirwan | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.3°C | 31.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 25.2°C | 25.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 2 |
| Parks | 7 | 23 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 19 | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.2 km | 9.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1110.3 km | 1112.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.0 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 6.6 km |
Population & growth
| Cranbrook | Kirwan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,844 | 20,780 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,036 | 20,616 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.81% | -0.20% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cranbrook or Kirwan?
Cranbrook and Kirwan have similar residential safety scores (20 and 20/100).
Which has better schools, Cranbrook or Kirwan?
Cranbrook has a higher average school ICSEA (Cranbrook 986 vs Kirwan 962; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cranbrook or Kirwan?
Cranbrook and Kirwan have similar transport scores.
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