Dudley vs Kahibah
The verdict
Kahibah is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.49M in Dudley. Dudley rates higher for education (71 vs 60). Kahibah rates higher for transport (64 vs 29). Dudley is closer to the coast (730 m vs 2.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Dudley rates higher (91 vs 75/100 in Kahibah).
Scores
| Dudley | Kahibah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 71 |
| Transport | 29 | 64 |
| Education | 71 | 60 |
| Liveability | 59 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dudley | Kahibah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,505 | 2,603 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,487 | $1,804 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.8% | 39.2% |
| Born in Australia | 88.5% | 87.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Dudley Moderate Growth · Kahibah Moderate Growth
Property
| Dudley | Kahibah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.49M | $1.25M |
| Median unit price | $672K | $854K |
| House price YoY | 54.9% | 4.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 60 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Dudley | Kahibah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 91 | 75 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 160 | 154 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 120 | 192 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 40 | 307 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,956 | 2,805 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dudley | Kahibah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,095 | 1,076 |
Transport
| Dudley | Kahibah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 29 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.1 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Dudley | Kahibah | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 14 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 730 m | 2.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 109.0 km | 111.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.9 km | 2.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.8 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Dudley | Kahibah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,505 | 2,603 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,576 | 2,677 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,840 | 2,951 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.70% | 0.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dudley or Kahibah?
Dudley has the higher residential safety score (Dudley 91/100 vs Kahibah 75/100).
Which is more affordable, Dudley or Kahibah?
Kahibah is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.49M.
Which has better schools, Dudley or Kahibah?
Dudley has a higher average school ICSEA (Dudley 1095 vs Kahibah 1076; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dudley or Kahibah?
Kahibah has the higher transport score (Dudley 29/100 vs Kahibah 64/100).
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