Flora Hill vs Kennington
The verdict
Flora Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $525K versus $572K in Kennington. On the separate residential safety score, Kennington rates higher (70 vs 60/100 in Flora Hill).
Scores
| Flora Hill | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 69 |
| Transport | 60 | 62 |
| Education | 58 | 59 |
| Liveability | 81 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Flora Hill | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,989 | 5,880 |
| Median age | 32 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,347 | $1,371 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.4% | 42.6% |
| Born in Australia | 82.8% | 82.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Flora Hill High Growth · Kennington High Growth
Property
| Flora Hill | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $525K | $572K |
| Median unit price | $416K | $418K |
| House price YoY | 2.0% | -12.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Flora Hill | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 60 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 401 | 357 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 476 | 306 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 501 | 476 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,613 | 5,340 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Flora Hill | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,022 | 1,053 |
See the full school list on each profile: Flora Hill · Kennington
Transport
| Flora Hill | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Flora Hill | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 560 | 560 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 4 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 31 | 26 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 128.8 km | 129.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 129.1 km | 129.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 82.0 km | 80.7 km |
Population & growth
| Flora Hill | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,989 | 5,880 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,038 | 5,885 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,269 | 7,766 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.31% | 0.02% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Flora Hill or Kennington?
Kennington has the higher residential safety score (Flora Hill 60/100 vs Kennington 70/100).
Which is more affordable, Flora Hill or Kennington?
Flora Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $525K versus $572K.
Which has better schools, Flora Hill or Kennington?
Kennington has a higher average school ICSEA (Flora Hill 1022 vs Kennington 1053; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Flora Hill or Kennington?
Kennington has the higher transport score (Flora Hill 60/100 vs Kennington 62/100).
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