Garden Suburb vs Kotara South
The verdict
Garden Suburb is more affordable, with a median house price of $911K versus $1.08M in Kotara South. Kotara South rates higher for transport (76 vs 62). Kotara South is closer to the coast (4.4 km vs 5.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Garden Suburb rates higher (100 vs 54/100 in Kotara South).
Scores
| Garden Suburb | Kotara South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 77 |
| Transport | 62 | 76 |
| Education | 62 | 65 |
| Liveability | 88 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Garden Suburb | Kotara South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,959 | 1,267 |
| Median age | 41 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,361 | $2,230 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.7% | 45.5% |
| Born in Australia | 86.5% | 87.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Garden Suburb Moderate Growth · Kotara South Moderate Growth
Property
| Garden Suburb | Kotara South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $911K | $1.08M |
| Median unit price | $740K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 13.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $780 | $780 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 28 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Garden Suburb | Kotara South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 54 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 102 | 237 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 316 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 51 | 552 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,042 | 3,236 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Garden Suburb | Kotara South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,045 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Garden Suburb · Kotara South
Transport
| Garden Suburb | Kotara South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Garden Suburb | Kotara South | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.7 km | 4.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 112.0 km | 111.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.6 km | 4.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.3 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Garden Suburb | Kotara South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,959 | 1,267 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,025 | 1,337 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,282 | 1,412 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.83% | 1.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Garden Suburb or Kotara South?
Garden Suburb has the higher residential safety score (Garden Suburb 100/100 vs Kotara South 54/100).
Which is more affordable, Garden Suburb or Kotara South?
Garden Suburb is more affordable, with a median house price of $911K versus $1.08M.
Which has better public transport, Garden Suburb or Kotara South?
Kotara South has the higher transport score (Garden Suburb 62/100 vs Kotara South 76/100).
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