Eschol Park vs Kearns
The verdict
Eschol Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $947K versus $949K in Kearns. Kearns has a shorter estimated CBD commute (135 vs 136 min).
Scores
| Eschol Park | Kearns | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 57 |
| Transport | 46 | 50 |
| Education | 44 | 48 |
| Liveability | 67 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Eschol Park | Kearns | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,607 | 2,693 |
| Median age | 36 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,851 | $2,147 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.6% | 29.5% |
| Born in Australia | 73.2% | 73.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.1 |
Growth: Eschol Park Moderate Growth · Kearns Moderate Growth
Property
| Eschol Park | Kearns | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $947K | $949K |
| Median unit price | $746K | $744K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -2.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $630 | $630 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 25 |
Median price history
Safety
| Eschol Park | Kearns | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 38 | 37 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 77 | 74 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 422 | 260 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,145 | 1,671 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Eschol Park | Kearns | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 982 | 999 |
See the full school list on each profile: Eschol Park · Kearns
Transport
| Eschol Park | Kearns | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 50 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 136 | 135 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 3.9 km |
Liveability
| Eschol Park | 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 | 0 | 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) | 27.7 km | 28.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 41.3 km | 40.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.1 km | 6.3 km |
Population & growth
| Eschol Park | Kearns | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,607 | 2,693 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,617 | 2,703 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,902 | 2,998 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.10% | 0.09% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Eschol Park or Kearns?
Kearns has the higher residential safety score (Eschol Park 99/100 vs Kearns 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Eschol Park or Kearns?
Eschol Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $947K versus $949K.
Which has better schools, Eschol Park or Kearns?
Kearns has a higher average school ICSEA (Eschol Park 982 vs Kearns 999; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Eschol Park or Kearns?
Kearns has the higher transport score (Eschol Park 46/100 vs Kearns 50/100).
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