Findon vs Kidman Park
The verdict
Findon is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.20M in Kidman Park. Findon rates higher for liveability (78 vs 70). On the separate residential safety score, Kidman Park rates higher (80 vs 39/100 in Findon).
Scores
| Findon | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 71 |
| Transport | 81 | 74 |
| Education | 67 | 70 |
| Liveability | 78 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Findon | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,997 | 3,874 |
| Median age | 37 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,424 | $1,637 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.1% | 45.2% |
| Born in Australia | 62.1% | 68.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Findon Moderate Growth · Kidman Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Findon | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.02M | $1.20M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 2.5% | 18.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $655 | $687 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Findon | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 39 | 80 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 486 | 155 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 257 | 155 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,947 | 2,736 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Findon | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 978 | 1,053 |
See the full school list on each profile: Findon · Kidman Park
Transport
| Findon | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 74 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 33 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Findon | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.1 km | 3.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.0 km | 7.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.0 km | 3.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Findon | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,997 | 3,874 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,678 | 4,251 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,484 | 4,697 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.35% | 2.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Findon or Kidman Park?
Kidman Park has the higher residential safety score (Findon 39/100 vs Kidman Park 80/100).
Which is more affordable, Findon or Kidman Park?
Findon is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.20M.
Which has better schools, Findon or Kidman Park?
Kidman Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Findon 978 vs Kidman Park 1053; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Findon or Kidman Park?
Findon has the higher transport score (Findon 81/100 vs Kidman Park 74/100).
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