Elrington vs Kearsley
The verdict
Kearsley is more affordable, with a median house price of $775K versus $1.95M in Elrington. Elrington rates higher for education (31 vs 24). Kearsley rates higher for transport (26 vs 15). Elrington is closer to the coast (30.2 km vs 33.6 km).
Scores
ElringtonKearsley
| Elrington | Kearsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 26 |
| Transport | 15 | 26 |
| Education | 31 | 24 |
| Liveability | 22 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Elrington | Kearsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 155 | 838 |
| Median age | 51 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,843 | $1,467 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.0% | 12.0% |
| Born in Australia | 85.8% | 91.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Elrington High Growth · Kearsley Moderate Growth
Property
| Elrington | Kearsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.95M | $775K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $543K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $575 | $575 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 31 |
Median price history
Safety
| Elrington | Kearsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 31 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 477 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 645 | 477 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 477 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,226 | 7,876 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Elrington | Kearsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 898 |
See the full school list on each profile: Elrington · Kearsley
Transport
| Elrington | Kearsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 15 | 26 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 16.3 km | 15.0 km |
Liveability
| Elrington | Kearsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 30.2 km | 33.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 114.0 km | 115.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.5 km | 5.4 km |
Population & growth
| Elrington | Kearsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 155 | 838 |
| Estimated 2025 | 169 | 873 |
| Projected 2041 | 209 | 968 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.19% | 1.03% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Elrington or Kearsley?
Kearsley is more affordable, with a median house price of $775K versus $1.95M.
Which has better public transport, Elrington or Kearsley?
Kearsley has the higher transport score (Elrington 15/100 vs Kearsley 26/100).
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