Dooralong vs Kiar
The verdict
Dooralong rates higher for liveability (27 vs 22). Kiar rates higher for transport (42 vs 22). Kiar is closer to the coast (12.1 km vs 19.9 km).
Scores
DooralongKiar
| Dooralong | Kiar | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 34 |
| Transport | 22 | 42 |
| Education | 34 | 37 |
| Liveability | 27 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dooralong | Kiar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 350 | 25 |
| Median age | 42 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,833 | $1,125 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.4% | Data not available |
| Born in Australia | 81.1% | 80.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.2 |
Growth: Dooralong Moderate Growth · Kiar Moderate Growth
Property
| Dooralong | Kiar | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.21M | 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) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 18 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Dooralong | Kiar | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 857 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 286 | 4,000 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 286 | 12,000 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,143 | 32,000 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dooralong | Kiar | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
Transport
| Dooralong | Kiar | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 22 | 42 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 207 | 203 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 11.0 km | 4.5 km |
Liveability
| Dooralong | Kiar | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.9 km | 12.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 79.0 km | 77.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.1 km | 6.8 km |
Population & growth
| Dooralong | Kiar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 350 | 25 |
| Estimated 2025 | 370 | 26 |
| Projected 2041 | 402 | 29 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.40% | 0.99% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Dooralong or Kiar?
Kiar has the higher transport score (Dooralong 22/100 vs Kiar 42/100).
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