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Harrington Park vs Kirkham

The verdict

Harrington Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.54M versus $2.61M in Kirkham. Harrington Park rates higher for transport (31 vs 24). Harrington Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (152 vs 160 min).

Scores

Harrington ParkKirkham
Harrington ParkKirkham
Overall5252
Transport3124
Education5457
Liveability7276

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Harrington ParkKirkham
Population13,332690
Median age3545
Median household income (wk)$3,014$3,416
Bachelor degree or higher35.0%37.7%
Born in Australia77.5%83.3%
Avg household size3.53.4

Growth: Harrington Park Stable · Kirkham Moderate Growth

Property

Harrington ParkKirkham
Median house price$1.54M$2.61M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY11.9%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$750$750
Rental yield (house)2.6%Data not available
Days on market (house)41Data not available

Median price history

Safety

Harrington ParkKirkham
Residential safety score100100
Break & enter dwelling /100k380
Motor vehicle theft /100k680
Domestic assault /100k188290
Total incidents /100k (all)1,943870

Total incidents over time

Schools

Harrington ParkKirkham
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,033Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Harrington Park · Kirkham

Transport

Harrington ParkKirkham
Transport score3124
Train stations00
Bus stops526
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)152160
Nearest train station (km)7.8 km8.1 km

Liveability

Harrington ParkKirkham
Summer max temp29.5°C29.5°C
Winter max temp17.3°C17.3°C
Annual rainfall (mm)780780
Supermarkets10
Cafes & restaurants30
Parks230
Playgrounds18Data not available
Swimming pools4Data not available
Medical GPs10
Distance to coast (km)32.8 km33.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)46.6 km49.2 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)5.7 km3.3 km

Population & growth

Harrington ParkKirkham
Population (2021)13,332690
Estimated 202513,449734
Projected 204113,689887
Annual growth rate0.22%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 $1.54M versus $2.61M.

Which has better public transport, Harrington Park or Kirkham?

Harrington Park has the higher transport score (Harrington Park 31/100 vs Kirkham 24/100).

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Data sources

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