Drayton vs Kearneys Spring
The verdict
Kearneys Spring rates higher for liveability (86 vs 54). Kearneys Spring is closer to the coast (114.7 km vs 118.5 km).
Scores
DraytonKearneys Spring
| Drayton | Kearneys Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 47 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 46 | 57 |
| Liveability | 54 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Drayton | Kearneys Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,813 | 9,419 |
| Median age | 36 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,362 | $1,335 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.6% | 39.9% |
| Born in Australia | 82.0% | 68.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Growth: Drayton — · Kearneys Spring —
Property
| Drayton | Kearneys Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $530 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Drayton | Kearneys Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 883 | 892 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 331 | 308 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,417 | 6,417 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Drayton | Kearneys Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 944 | 1,071 |
See the full school list on each profile: Drayton · Kearneys Spring
Transport
| Drayton | Kearneys Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 67.5 km | 63.5 km |
Liveability
| Drayton | Kearneys Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.8°C | 16.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 720 | 720 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 6 |
| Parks | 15 | 25 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 17 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 118.5 km | 114.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 111.8 km | 107.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.4 km | 3.9 km |
Population & growth
| Drayton | Kearneys Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,813 | 9,419 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,908 | 10,417 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.29% | 2.55% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Drayton or Kearneys Spring?
Drayton and Kearneys Spring have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Drayton or Kearneys Spring?
Kearneys Spring has a higher average school ICSEA (Drayton 944 vs Kearneys Spring 1071; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Drayton or Kearneys Spring?
Drayton and Kearneys Spring have similar transport scores.
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