Golden Bay vs Port Kennedy
The verdict
Golden Bay rates higher for liveability (63 vs 58). Port Kennedy has a shorter estimated CBD commute (156 vs 173 min).
Scores
Golden BayPort Kennedy
| Golden Bay | Port Kennedy | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 41 |
| Transport | 28 | 27 |
| Education | 39 | 36 |
| Liveability | 63 | 58 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Golden Bay | Port Kennedy | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,681 | 13,477 |
| Median age | 30 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,891 | $1,921 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.3% | 17.3% |
| Born in Australia | 69.6% | 65.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Golden Bay Moderate Growth · Port Kennedy High Growth
Property
| Golden Bay | Port Kennedy | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Golden Bay | Port Kennedy | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 317 | 312 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 158 | 148 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,003 | 1,009 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Golden Bay | Port Kennedy | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 10 |
| Government | 1 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 957 |
See the full school list on each profile: Golden Bay · Port Kennedy
Transport
| Golden Bay | Port Kennedy | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 28 | 27 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 57 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 173 | 156 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.5 km | 5.4 km |
Liveability
| Golden Bay | Port Kennedy | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 16 | 27 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 145 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.3 km | 1.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 53.6 km | 48.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.2 km | 2.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.1 km | 9.4 km |
Population & growth
| Golden Bay | Port Kennedy | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,681 | 13,477 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,506 | 14,289 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,223 | 20,576 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.45% | 1.47% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Golden Bay or Port Kennedy?
Golden Bay and Port Kennedy have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Golden Bay or Port Kennedy?
Golden Bay has a higher average school ICSEA (Golden Bay 965 vs Port Kennedy 957; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Golden Bay or Port Kennedy?
Golden Bay has the higher transport score (Golden Bay 28/100 vs Port Kennedy 27/100).
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