Golden Square vs Kangaroo Flat
The verdict
Golden Square is more affordable, with a median house price of $505K versus $518K in Kangaroo Flat. Golden Square rates higher for liveability (77 vs 60). Kangaroo Flat rates higher for transport (85 vs 58). Kangaroo Flat is closer to the coast (128.4 km vs 131.2 km).
Scores
| Golden Square | Kangaroo Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 64 |
| Transport | 58 | 85 |
| Education | 49 | 44 |
| Liveability | 77 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Golden Square | Kangaroo Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,220 | 11,328 |
| Median age | 39 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,344 | $1,144 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.9% | 23.2% |
| Born in Australia | 85.3% | 82.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Golden Square High Growth · Kangaroo Flat High Growth
Property
| Golden Square | Kangaroo Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $505K | $518K |
| Median unit price | $397K | $415K |
| House price YoY | -4.1% | 11.0% |
| 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
| Golden Square | Kangaroo Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 75 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 347 | 300 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 195 | 300 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 466 | 591 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,542 | 6,594 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Golden Square | Kangaroo Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 6 |
| Government | 2 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | 964 |
See the full school list on each profile: Golden Square · Kangaroo Flat
Transport
| Golden Square | Kangaroo Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 65 | 68 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Golden Square | Kangaroo Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 560 | 560 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 25 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 17 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 22 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 131.2 km | 128.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 131.6 km | 128.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 83.3 km | 84.2 km |
Population & growth
| Golden Square | Kangaroo Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,220 | 11,328 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,350 | 11,488 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,177 | 14,962 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.35% | 0.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Golden Square or Kangaroo Flat?
Golden Square has the higher residential safety score (Golden Square 75/100 vs Kangaroo Flat 71/100).
Which is more affordable, Golden Square or Kangaroo Flat?
Golden Square is more affordable, with a median house price of $505K versus $518K.
Which has better schools, Golden Square or Kangaroo Flat?
Kangaroo Flat has a higher average school ICSEA (Golden Square 962 vs Kangaroo Flat 964; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Golden Square or Kangaroo Flat?
Kangaroo Flat has the higher transport score (Golden Square 58/100 vs Kangaroo Flat 85/100).
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