Fassifern vs Killingworth
The verdict
Fassifern is more affordable, with a median house price of $691K versus $910K in Killingworth. Fassifern rates higher for transport (85 vs 21). Fassifern is closer to the coast (11.5 km vs 17.8 km).
Scores
| Fassifern | Killingworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 25 |
| Transport | 85 | 21 |
| Education | 42 | 32 |
| Liveability | 37 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fassifern | Killingworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 586 | 690 |
| Median age | 47 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,343 | $2,091 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.5% | 16.8% |
| Born in Australia | 86.7% | 94.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 3.1 |
Growth: Fassifern High Growth · Killingworth Moderate Growth
Property
| Fassifern | Killingworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $691K | $910K |
| Median unit price | $703K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $565 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Fassifern | Killingworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 341 | 435 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 512 | 435 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,068 | 3,623 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fassifern | Killingworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,005 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Fassifern · Killingworth
Transport
| Fassifern | Killingworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 21 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 181 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 520 m | 6.8 km |
Liveability
| Fassifern | Killingworth | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.5 km | 17.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 104.9 km | 109.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.0 km | 13.9 km |
Population & growth
| Fassifern | Killingworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 586 | 690 |
| Estimated 2025 | 613 | 719 |
| Projected 2041 | 830 | 870 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.13% | 1.03% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fassifern or Killingworth?
Killingworth has the higher residential safety score (Fassifern 65/100 vs Killingworth 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Fassifern or Killingworth?
Fassifern is more affordable, with a median house price of $691K versus $910K.
Which has better public transport, Fassifern or Killingworth?
Fassifern has the higher transport score (Fassifern 85/100 vs Killingworth 21/100).
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