Duranbah vs Kings Forest
The verdict
Kings Forest is more affordable, with a median house price of $725K versus $2.60M in Duranbah. Duranbah rates higher for education (52 vs 43). Kings Forest rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Kings Forest is closer to the coast (2.6 km vs 4.4 km).
Scores
DuranbahKings Forest
| Duranbah | Kings Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 35 |
| Transport | 0 | 35 |
| Education | 52 | 43 |
| Liveability | 16 | 29 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Duranbah | Kings Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 226 | 40 |
| Median age | 43 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,850 | $1,375 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.9% | 20.0% |
| Born in Australia | 77.4% | 85.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Duranbah Moderate Growth · Kings Forest Moderate Growth
Property
| Duranbah | Kings Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.60M | $725K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 56 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Duranbah | Kings Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 5,000 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,540 | 17,500 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Duranbah | Kings Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,057 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Duranbah · Kings Forest
Transport
| Duranbah | Kings Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 35 |
| 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) | 5.1 km | 4.2 km |
Liveability
| Duranbah | Kings Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.4 km | 2.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 657.4 km | 658.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.5 km | 2.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.6 km | 13.7 km |
Population & growth
| Duranbah | Kings Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 226 | 40 |
| Estimated 2025 | 237 | 42 |
| Projected 2041 | 265 | 47 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.20% | 1.23% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Duranbah or Kings Forest?
Kings Forest is more affordable, with a median house price of $725K versus $2.60M.
Which has better public transport, Duranbah or Kings Forest?
Kings Forest has the higher transport score (Duranbah 0/100 vs Kings Forest 35/100).
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