Flinders Park vs Kidman Park
The verdict
Kidman Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $1.22M in Flinders Park. Flinders Park rates higher for liveability (76 vs 70). Kidman Park is closer to the coast (3.3 km vs 4.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Flinders Park rates higher (98 vs 80/100 in Kidman Park).
Scores
| Flinders Park | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 71 |
| Transport | 78 | 74 |
| Education | 69 | 70 |
| Liveability | 76 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Flinders Park | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,489 | 3,874 |
| Median age | 39 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,754 | $1,637 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.6% | 45.2% |
| Born in Australia | 70.9% | 68.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Flinders Park Moderate Growth · Kidman Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Flinders Park | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.22M | $1.20M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 12.1% | 18.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $687 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Flinders Park | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 98 | 80 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 146 | 155 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 55 | 155 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,443 | 2,736 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Flinders Park | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,046 | 1,057 |
See the full school list on each profile: Flinders Park · Kidman Park
Transport
| Flinders Park | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 78 | 74 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 25 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 29 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Flinders Park | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.8 km | 3.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.6 km | 7.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.7 km | 3.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Flinders Park | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,489 | 3,874 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,023 | 4,251 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,656 | 4,697 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.35% | 2.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Flinders Park or Kidman Park?
Flinders Park has the higher residential safety score (Flinders Park 98/100 vs Kidman Park 80/100).
Which is more affordable, Flinders Park or Kidman Park?
Kidman Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $1.22M.
Which has better schools, Flinders Park or Kidman Park?
Kidman Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Flinders Park 1046 vs Kidman Park 1057; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Flinders Park or Kidman Park?
Flinders Park has the higher transport score (Flinders Park 78/100 vs Kidman Park 74/100).
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