Cringila vs Port Kembla
The verdict
Cringila is more affordable, with a median house price of $688K versus $988K in Port Kembla. Port Kembla rates higher for transport (87 vs 62). Port Kembla is closer to the coast (1.2 km vs 3.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Cringila rates higher (61 vs 22/100 in Port Kembla).
Scores
| Cringila | Port Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 64 |
| Transport | 62 | 87 |
| Education | 42 | 49 |
| Liveability | 55 | 53 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cringila | Port Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,156 | 5,088 |
| Median age | 38 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,117 | $1,308 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.3% | 28.1% |
| Born in Australia | 53.3% | 70.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.4 |
Growth: Cringila Moderate Growth · Port Kembla Moderate Growth
Property
| Cringila | Port Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $688K | $988K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $669K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -38.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 5.0% | 4.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 29 | 27 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cringila | Port Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 22 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 186 | 570 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 417 | 472 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 371 | 491 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,941 | 17,355 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cringila | Port Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 924 | 1,016 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cringila · Port Kembla
Transport
| Cringila | Port Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 87 |
| Train stations | 0 | 3 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 52 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 640 m |
Liveability
| Cringila | Port 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 | 5 |
| Parks | 0 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.3 km | 1.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 73.5 km | 72.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.3 km | 1.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.4 km | 5.3 km |
Population & growth
| Cringila | Port Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,156 | 5,088 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,171 | 5,088 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,692 | 5,861 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.17% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cringila or Port Kembla?
Cringila has the higher residential safety score (Cringila 61/100 vs Port Kembla 22/100).
Which is more affordable, Cringila or Port Kembla?
Cringila is more affordable, with a median house price of $688K versus $988K.
Which has better schools, Cringila or Port Kembla?
Port Kembla has a higher average school ICSEA (Cringila 924 vs Port Kembla 1016; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cringila or Port Kembla?
Port Kembla has the higher transport score (Cringila 62/100 vs Port Kembla 87/100).
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