Fingal Head vs Kingscliff
The verdict
Fingal Head is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.82M versus $1.87M in Kingscliff. Kingscliff rates higher for transport (64 vs 54).
Scores
| Fingal Head | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 60 |
| Transport | 54 | 64 |
| Education | 57 | 53 |
| Liveability | 53 | 62 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fingal Head | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 615 | 8,355 |
| Median age | 46 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,614 | $1,575 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.6% | 38.2% |
| Born in Australia | 77.9% | 80.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Fingal Head Moderate Growth · Kingscliff Moderate Growth
Property
| Fingal Head | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.82M | $1.87M |
| Median unit price | $1.23M | $945K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -4.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Fingal Head | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 74 | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 163 | 192 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 163 | 168 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 488 | 251 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,293 | 4,620 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fingal Head | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 910 | 1,036 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fingal Head · Kingscliff
Transport
| Fingal Head | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 54 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 830 m |
Liveability
| Fingal Head | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 34 |
| Parks | 3 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 48 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 790 m | 1.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 669.3 km | 663.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.2 km | 1.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 10.0 km |
Population & growth
| Fingal Head | Kingscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 615 | 8,355 |
| Estimated 2025 | 643 | 8,737 |
| Projected 2041 | 755 | 10,254 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.12% | 1.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fingal Head or Kingscliff?
Fingal Head has the higher residential safety score (Fingal Head 74/100 vs Kingscliff 72/100).
Which is more affordable, Fingal Head or Kingscliff?
Fingal Head is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.82M versus $1.87M.
Which has better schools, Fingal Head or Kingscliff?
Kingscliff has a higher average school ICSEA (Fingal Head 910 vs Kingscliff 1036; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Fingal Head or Kingscliff?
Kingscliff has the higher transport score (Fingal Head 54/100 vs Kingscliff 64/100).
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