Hackney vs Kent Town
The verdict
Hackney is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.72M versus $1.76M in Kent Town. Kent Town rates higher for transport (88 vs 80). On the separate residential safety score, Kent Town rates higher (18 vs 5/100 in Hackney).
Scores
| Hackney | Kent Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 88 |
| Transport | 80 | 88 |
| Education | 84 | 86 |
| Liveability | 89 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hackney | Kent Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 575 | 1,443 |
| Median age | 41 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,107 | $1,461 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.7% | 62.6% |
| Born in Australia | 67.3% | 58.3% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 1.7 |
Growth: Hackney Stable · Kent Town Moderate Growth
Property
| Hackney | Kent Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.72M | $1.76M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $675 | $590 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Hackney | Kent Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,043 | 554 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 348 | 485 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 36,174 | 15,731 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hackney | Kent Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,159 | 1,136 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hackney · Kent Town
Transport
| Hackney | Kent Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 18 | 18 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.0 km | 980 m |
Liveability
| Hackney | Kent Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 7 |
| Parks | 12 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.2 km | 11.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.2 km | 1.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| Hackney | Kent Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 575 | 1,443 |
| Estimated 2025 | 611 | 1,614 |
| Projected 2041 | 602 | 1,740 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.53% | 2.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hackney or Kent Town?
Kent Town has the higher residential safety score (Hackney 5/100 vs Kent Town 18/100).
Which is more affordable, Hackney or Kent Town?
Hackney is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.72M versus $1.76M.
Which has better schools, Hackney or Kent Town?
Hackney has a higher average school ICSEA (Hackney 1159 vs Kent Town 1136; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hackney or Kent Town?
Kent Town has the higher transport score (Hackney 80/100 vs Kent Town 88/100).
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