Frenchs Forest vs Killarney Heights
The verdict
Frenchs Forest is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.45M versus $2.83M in Killarney Heights. Frenchs Forest rates higher for liveability (92 vs 86). Killarney Heights rates higher for education (96 vs 88). Killarney Heights has a shorter estimated CBD commute (46 vs 54 min).
Scores
| Frenchs Forest | Killarney Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 79 |
| Transport | 51 | 56 |
| Education | 88 | 96 |
| Liveability | 92 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Frenchs Forest | Killarney Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,267 | 4,502 |
| Median age | 40 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,109 | $3,426 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.8% | 63.3% |
| Born in Australia | 68.8% | 63.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.2 |
Growth: Frenchs Forest Stable · Killarney Heights Stable
Property
| Frenchs Forest | Killarney Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.45M | $2.83M |
| Median unit price | $1.86M | $650K |
| House price YoY | 10.5% | 4.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,450 | $1,250 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Frenchs Forest | Killarney Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 63 | 44 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 49 | 67 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 140 | 333 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,033 | 1,644 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Frenchs Forest | Killarney Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 4 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,093 | 1,144 |
See the full school list on each profile: Frenchs Forest · Killarney Heights
Transport
| Frenchs Forest | Killarney Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 56 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 100 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 54 | 46 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.0 km | 4.3 km |
Liveability
| Frenchs Forest | Killarney Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 5 |
| Parks | 32 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 21 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 128 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.6 km | 6.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.0 km | 11.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.7 km | 5.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 750 m | 2.7 km |
Population & growth
| Frenchs Forest | Killarney Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,267 | 4,502 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,732 | 4,629 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,414 | 4,529 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.81% | 0.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Frenchs Forest or Killarney Heights?
Frenchs Forest and Killarney Heights have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Frenchs Forest or Killarney Heights?
Frenchs Forest is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.45M versus $2.83M.
Which has better schools, Frenchs Forest or Killarney Heights?
Killarney Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Frenchs Forest 1093 vs Killarney Heights 1144; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Frenchs Forest or Killarney Heights?
Killarney Heights has the higher transport score (Frenchs Forest 51/100 vs Killarney Heights 56/100).
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