Harrington Park vs Kirkham
The verdict
Harrington Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.57M versus $2.93M in Kirkham. Harrington Park rates higher for transport (32 vs 24). Harrington Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (126 vs 133 min).
Scores
| Harrington Park | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 52 |
| Transport | 32 | 24 |
| Education | 54 | 57 |
| Liveability | 72 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Harrington Park | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,332 | 690 |
| Median age | 35 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,014 | $3,416 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.0% | 37.7% |
| Born in Australia | 77.5% | 83.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.5 | 3.4 |
Growth: Harrington Park Stable · Kirkham Moderate Growth
Property
| Harrington Park | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.57M | $2.93M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 4.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $760 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 53 | 60 |
Median price history
Safety
| Harrington Park | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 38 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 75 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 188 | 290 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,733 | 870 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Harrington Park | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,035 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Harrington Park · Kirkham
Transport
| Harrington Park | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 32 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 52 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 126 | 133 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.8 km | 8.1 km |
Liveability
| Harrington Park | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 23 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 18 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 32.8 km | 33.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 46.6 km | 49.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Harrington Park | Kirkham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,332 | 690 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,449 | 734 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,689 | 887 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.22% | 1.56% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Harrington Park or Kirkham?
Harrington Park and Kirkham have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Harrington Park or Kirkham?
Harrington Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.57M versus $2.93M.
Which has better public transport, Harrington Park or Kirkham?
Harrington Park has the higher transport score (Harrington Park 32/100 vs Kirkham 24/100).
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