Farmborough Heights vs Kembla Grange
The verdict
Farmborough Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $2.00M in Kembla Grange. Kembla Grange rates higher for transport (85 vs 72). Farmborough Heights is closer to the coast (7.8 km vs 9.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Farmborough Heights rates higher (100 vs 73/100 in Kembla Grange).
Scores
| Farmborough Heights | Kembla Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 61 |
| Transport | 72 | 85 |
| Education | 56 | 53 |
| Liveability | 41 | 45 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Farmborough Heights | Kembla Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,179 | 1,452 |
| Median age | 38 | 29 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,234 | $2,574 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.1% | 35.3% |
| Born in Australia | 79.9% | 81.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3 |
Growth: Farmborough Heights Stable · Kembla Grange High Growth
Property
| Farmborough Heights | Kembla Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.01M | $2.00M |
| Median unit price | $785K | $400K |
| House price YoY | 13.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Farmborough Heights | Kembla Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 73 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 24 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 72 | 413 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 215 | 413 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,130 | 9,298 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Farmborough Heights | Kembla Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Farmborough Heights · Kembla Grange
Transport
| Farmborough Heights | Kembla Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 72 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Farmborough Heights | Kembla Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 6 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.8 km | 9.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 74.2 km | 76.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.1 km | 9.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.1 km | 9.1 km |
Population & growth
| Farmborough Heights | Kembla Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,179 | 1,452 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,226 | 1,758 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,429 | 2,788 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.28% | 4.90% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Farmborough Heights or Kembla Grange?
Farmborough Heights has the higher residential safety score (Farmborough Heights 100/100 vs Kembla Grange 73/100).
Which is more affordable, Farmborough Heights or Kembla Grange?
Farmborough Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $2.00M.
Which has better public transport, Farmborough Heights or Kembla Grange?
Kembla Grange has the higher transport score (Farmborough Heights 72/100 vs Kembla Grange 85/100).
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