Ellis Lane vs Kirkham
The verdict
Ellis Lane is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.03M versus $2.61M in Kirkham. Kirkham rates higher for liveability (76 vs 44). Kirkham is closer to the coast (33.5 km vs 36.1 km).
Scores
Ellis LaneKirkham
| Ellis Lane | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 52 |
| Transport | 24 | 24 |
| Education | 56 | 57 |
| Liveability | 44 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ellis Lane | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 852 | 690 |
| Median age | 44 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,269 | $3,416 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.1% | 37.7% |
| Born in Australia | 81.8% | 83.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.4 |
Growth: Ellis Lane Stable · Kirkham Moderate Growth
Property
| Ellis Lane | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.03M | $2.61M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ellis Lane | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 290 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 470 | 870 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ellis Lane | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Ellis Lane · Kirkham
Transport
| Ellis Lane | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 24 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 5 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 168 | 160 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.0 km | 8.1 km |
Liveability
| Ellis Lane | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 36.1 km | 33.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 51.9 km | 49.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Ellis Lane | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 852 | 690 |
| Estimated 2025 | 854 | 734 |
| Projected 2041 | 887 | 887 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.06% | 1.56% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ellis Lane or Kirkham?
Ellis Lane and Kirkham have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Ellis Lane or Kirkham?
Ellis Lane is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.03M versus $2.61M.
Which has better public transport, Ellis Lane or Kirkham?
Ellis Lane and Kirkham have similar transport scores.
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