Eagle Vale vs Kearns
The verdict
Eagle Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $936K versus $1.08M in Kearns. Eagle Vale rates higher for transport (64 vs 50). Kearns rates higher for liveability (71 vs 65). Eagle Vale is closer to the coast (26.6 km vs 28.7 km).
Scores
| Eagle Vale | Kearns | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 57 |
| Transport | 64 | 50 |
| Education | 47 | 48 |
| Liveability | 65 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Eagle Vale | Kearns | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,789 | 2,693 |
| Median age | 36 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,785 | $2,147 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.4% | 29.5% |
| Born in Australia | 62.8% | 73.4% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.1 |
Growth: Eagle Vale Moderate Growth · Kearns Moderate Growth
Property
| Eagle Vale | Kearns | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $936K | $1.08M |
| Median unit price | $800K | $763K |
| House price YoY | 11.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Eagle Vale | Kearns | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 69 | 37 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 69 | 74 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 311 | 260 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,369 | 1,560 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Eagle Vale | Kearns | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 985 |
See the full school list on each profile: Eagle Vale · Kearns
Transport
| Eagle Vale | Kearns | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 50 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 42 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 111 | 112 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 3.9 km |
Liveability
| Eagle Vale | Kearns | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.6 km | 28.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 40.7 km | 40.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.5 km | 6.3 km |
Population & growth
| Eagle Vale | Kearns | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,789 | 2,693 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,811 | 2,703 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,444 | 2,998 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.09% | 0.09% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Eagle Vale or Kearns?
Eagle Vale and Kearns have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Eagle Vale or Kearns?
Eagle Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $936K versus $1.08M.
Which has better schools, Eagle Vale or Kearns?
Kearns has a higher average school ICSEA (Eagle Vale 965 vs Kearns 985; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Eagle Vale or Kearns?
Eagle Vale has the higher transport score (Eagle Vale 64/100 vs Kearns 50/100).
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