Fairy Meadow vs Keiraville
The verdict
Fairy Meadow is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.33M versus $1.38M in Keiraville. Fairy Meadow rates higher for transport (92 vs 75). Keiraville rates higher for education (70 vs 61). Fairy Meadow is closer to the coast (1.2 km vs 2.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Keiraville rates higher (68 vs 55/100 in Fairy Meadow).
Scores
| Fairy Meadow | Keiraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 78 |
| Transport | 92 | 75 |
| Education | 61 | 70 |
| Liveability | 78 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fairy Meadow | Keiraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,512 | 4,001 |
| Median age | 38 | 26 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,407 | $1,739 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.1% | 51.3% |
| Born in Australia | 68.6% | 66.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Growth: Fairy Meadow Moderate Growth · Keiraville Moderate Growth
Property
| Fairy Meadow | Keiraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.33M | $1.38M |
| Median unit price | $635K | $970K |
| House price YoY | 14.4% | 16.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $832 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 59 |
Median price history
Safety
| Fairy Meadow | Keiraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 186 | 125 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 240 | 300 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 413 | 275 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,377 | 3,624 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fairy Meadow | Keiraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,048 | 1,103 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fairy Meadow · Keiraville
Transport
| Fairy Meadow | Keiraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 75 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 59 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 114 | 177 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 330 m | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Fairy Meadow | Keiraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 4 |
| Parks | 9 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 2.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 64.7 km | 67.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.2 km | 2.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Fairy Meadow | Keiraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,512 | 4,001 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,777 | 4,168 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,047 | 4,845 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.87% | 1.03% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fairy Meadow or Keiraville?
Keiraville has the higher residential safety score (Fairy Meadow 55/100 vs Keiraville 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Fairy Meadow or Keiraville?
Fairy Meadow is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.33M versus $1.38M.
Which has better schools, Fairy Meadow or Keiraville?
Keiraville has a higher average school ICSEA (Fairy Meadow 1048 vs Keiraville 1103; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Fairy Meadow or Keiraville?
Fairy Meadow has the higher transport score (Fairy Meadow 92/100 vs Keiraville 75/100).
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