Gymea vs Kirrawee
The verdict
Kirrawee is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.81M versus $1.89M in Gymea. Gymea is closer to the coast (4.1 km vs 5.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Gymea rates higher (90 vs 73/100 in Kirrawee).
Scores
| Gymea | Kirrawee | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 88 |
| Transport | 95 | 95 |
| Education | 67 | 68 |
| Liveability | 97 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gymea | Kirrawee | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,219 | 11,007 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,049 | $2,070 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.4% | 41.5% |
| Born in Australia | 76.1% | 75.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Gymea Stable · Kirrawee Moderate Growth
Property
| Gymea | Kirrawee | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.89M | $1.81M |
| Median unit price | $1.10M | $933K |
| House price YoY | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,275 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 61 | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| Gymea | Kirrawee | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 90 | 73 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 110 | 154 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 73 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 389 | 327 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,969 | 3,598 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gymea | Kirrawee | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,088 | 1,071 |
Transport
| Gymea | Kirrawee | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 95 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 46 | 62 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 50 | 51 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 70 m | 290 m |
Liveability
| Gymea | Kirrawee | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 22 |
| Parks | 11 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 15 | 10 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.1 km | 5.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.1 km | 21.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.0 km | 7.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.7 km | 9.2 km |
Population & growth
| Gymea | Kirrawee | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,219 | 11,007 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,535 | 11,722 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,873 | 12,647 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.95% | 1.59% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gymea or Kirrawee?
Gymea has the higher residential safety score (Gymea 90/100 vs Kirrawee 73/100).
Which is more affordable, Gymea or Kirrawee?
Kirrawee is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.81M versus $1.89M.
Which has better schools, Gymea or Kirrawee?
Gymea has a higher average school ICSEA (Gymea 1088 vs Kirrawee 1071; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gymea or Kirrawee?
Gymea and Kirrawee have similar transport scores.
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