Grose Vale vs Kurrajong Heights
The verdict
Kurrajong Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.00M versus $1.95M in Grose Vale. Kurrajong Heights rates higher for education (60 vs 52). Grose Vale is closer to the coast (46.4 km vs 49.4 km).
Scores
| Grose Vale | Kurrajong Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 34 |
| Transport | 22 | 21 |
| Education | 52 | 60 |
| Liveability | 16 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Grose Vale | Kurrajong Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,272 | 1,255 |
| Median age | 46 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,447 | $2,317 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.1% | 39.1% |
| Born in Australia | 83.3% | 84.2% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.7 |
Growth: Grose Vale Stable · Kurrajong Heights Stable
Property
| Grose Vale | Kurrajong Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.95M | $1.00M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -2.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $730 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Grose Vale | Kurrajong Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 157 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 80 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,337 | 1,594 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Grose Vale | Kurrajong Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Grose Vale · Kurrajong Heights
Transport
| Grose Vale | Kurrajong Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 22 | 21 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 193 | 214 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.1 km | 15.5 km |
Liveability
| Grose Vale | Kurrajong Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 46.4 km | 49.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 60.2 km | 67.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.4 km | 21.4 km |
Population & growth
| Grose Vale | Kurrajong Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,272 | 1,255 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,284 | 1,267 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,358 | 1,339 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.24% | 0.24% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Grose Vale or Kurrajong Heights?
Grose Vale and Kurrajong Heights have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Grose Vale or Kurrajong Heights?
Kurrajong Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.00M versus $1.95M.
Which has better public transport, Grose Vale or Kurrajong Heights?
Grose Vale has the higher transport score (Grose Vale 22/100 vs Kurrajong Heights 21/100).
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