Dicky Beach vs Kings Beach
The verdict
Kings Beach has a shorter estimated CBD commute (198 vs 202 min).
Scores
Dicky BeachKings Beach
| Dicky Beach | Kings Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 62 |
| Transport | 35 | 31 |
| Education | 63 | 61 |
| Liveability | 96 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dicky Beach | Kings Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,921 | 3,042 |
| Median age | 53 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,322 | $1,266 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.4% | 37.2% |
| Born in Australia | 76.3% | 71.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 1.8 |
Growth: Dicky Beach — · Kings Beach —
Property
| Dicky Beach | Kings Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Safety
| Dicky Beach | Kings Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 364 | 362 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 208 | 197 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,352 | 5,352 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dicky Beach | Kings Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,006 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Dicky Beach · Kings Beach
Transport
| Dicky Beach | Kings Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 202 | 198 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 16.8 km | 17.3 km |
Liveability
| Dicky Beach | Kings Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 8 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 59 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 450 m | 180 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 77.0 km | 75.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 870 m | 370 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 6.8 km |
Population & growth
| Dicky Beach | Kings Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,921 | 3,042 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,948 | 3,078 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.35% | 0.29% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dicky Beach or Kings Beach?
Dicky Beach and Kings Beach have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better public transport, Dicky Beach or Kings Beach?
Dicky Beach has the higher transport score (Dicky Beach 35/100 vs Kings Beach 31/100).
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