Dapto vs Kanahooka
The verdict
Dapto is more affordable, with a median house price of $842K versus $980K in Kanahooka. Dapto rates higher for transport (90 vs 61). Kanahooka rates higher for education (42 vs 36). Kanahooka is closer to the coast (6.5 km vs 8.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Kanahooka rates higher (83 vs 74/100 in Dapto).
Scores
| Dapto | Kanahooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 61 |
| Transport | 90 | 61 |
| Education | 36 | 42 |
| Liveability | 74 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dapto | Kanahooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,954 | 5,698 |
| Median age | 39 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,475 | $1,399 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.1% | 24.7% |
| Born in Australia | 81.0% | 77.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Dapto High Growth · Kanahooka High Growth
Property
| Dapto | Kanahooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $842K | $980K |
| Median unit price | $705K | $840K |
| House price YoY | 10.2% | 16.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $735 | $735 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.2% | 3.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Dapto | Kanahooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 74 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 146 | 193 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 146 | 105 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 456 | 158 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,756 | 2,896 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dapto | Kanahooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 983 | 942 |
Transport
| Dapto | Kanahooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 61 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 81 | 38 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 139 | 203 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Dapto | Kanahooka | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.0 km | 6.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 79.8 km | 77.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.2 km | 6.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.3 km | 7.6 km |
Population & growth
| Dapto | Kanahooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,954 | 5,698 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,205 | 5,829 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,052 | 7,830 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.57% | 0.57% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dapto or Kanahooka?
Kanahooka has the higher residential safety score (Dapto 74/100 vs Kanahooka 83/100).
Which is more affordable, Dapto or Kanahooka?
Dapto is more affordable, with a median house price of $842K versus $980K.
Which has better schools, Dapto or Kanahooka?
Dapto has a higher average school ICSEA (Dapto 983 vs Kanahooka 942; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dapto or Kanahooka?
Dapto has the higher transport score (Dapto 90/100 vs Kanahooka 61/100).
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