Freshwater vs Kamerunga
The verdict
Freshwater rates higher for liveability (58 vs 47). Freshwater is closer to the coast (5.2 km vs 7.1 km).
Scores
FreshwaterKamerunga
| Freshwater | Kamerunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 32 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 60 | 53 |
| Liveability | 58 | 47 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Freshwater | Kamerunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,142 | 962 |
| Median age | 42 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,867 | $2,104 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.2% | 37.3% |
| Born in Australia | 75.6% | 75.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Freshwater — · Kamerunga —
Property
| Freshwater | Kamerunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Freshwater | Kamerunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 18 | 19 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,708 | 2,703 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 654 | 624 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,811 | 14,811 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Freshwater | Kamerunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,064 | 1,054 |
See the full school list on each profile: Freshwater · Kamerunga
Transport
| Freshwater | Kamerunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| 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) | 1257.5 km | 1259.6 km |
Liveability
| Freshwater | Kamerunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.2 km | 7.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1396.4 km | 1398.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.7 km | 9.5 km |
Population & growth
| Freshwater | Kamerunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,142 | 962 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,184 | 1,021 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.49% | 1.50% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Freshwater or Kamerunga?
Kamerunga has the higher residential safety score (Freshwater 18/100 vs Kamerunga 19/100).
Which has better schools, Freshwater or Kamerunga?
Freshwater has a higher average school ICSEA (Freshwater 1064 vs Kamerunga 1054; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Freshwater or Kamerunga?
Freshwater and Kamerunga have similar transport scores.
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