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Deep Creek (Kempsey) vs Skillion Flat

The verdict

Skillion Flat is more affordable, with a median house price of $650K versus $1.90M in Deep Creek (Kempsey). Skillion Flat is closer to the coast (28.6 km vs 31.4 km).

Scores

Deep Creek (Kempsey)Skillion Flat
Deep Creek (Kempsey)Skillion Flat
Overall1212
Transport00
Education1313
Liveability2222

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Deep Creek (Kempsey)Skillion Flat
Population10093
Median age5449
Median household income (wk)$1,071$1,562
Bachelor degree or higher14.9%15.4%
Born in Australia84.0%74.2%
Avg household size2.52.7

Growth: Deep Creek (Kempsey) Stable · Skillion Flat Stable

Property

Deep Creek (Kempsey)Skillion Flat
Median house price$1.90M$650K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$500$500
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)8Data not available

Median price history

Safety

Deep Creek (Kempsey)Skillion Flat
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100kData not available0
Motor vehicle theft /100kData not available0
Domestic assault /100kData not available1,075
Total incidents /100k (all)Data not available7,527

Total incidents over time

Schools

Deep Creek (Kempsey)Skillion Flat
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Deep Creek (Kempsey) · Skillion Flat

Transport

Deep Creek (Kempsey)Skillion Flat
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)17.1 km12.0 km

Liveability

Deep Creek (Kempsey)Skillion Flat
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp19.0°C19.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,5001,500
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)31.4 km28.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)352.4 km349.1 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)15.5 km10.5 km

Population & growth

Deep Creek (Kempsey)Skillion Flat
Population (2021)10093
Estimated 202510295
Projected 204110294
Annual growth rate0.50%0.53%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Deep Creek (Kempsey) or Skillion Flat?

Skillion Flat is more affordable, with a median house price of $650K versus $1.90M.

Which has better public transport, Deep Creek (Kempsey) or Skillion Flat?

Deep Creek (Kempsey) and Skillion Flat have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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