Herons Creek vs King Creek
The verdict
Herons Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $798K versus $1.50M in King Creek. King Creek rates higher for transport (35 vs 0).
Scores
Herons CreekKing Creek
| Herons Creek | King Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 16 | 33 |
| Transport | 0 | 35 |
| Education | 28 | 42 |
| Liveability | 22 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Herons Creek | King Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 246 | 1,863 |
| Median age | 46 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,266 | $2,088 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 14.4% | 30.2% |
| Born in Australia | 80.9% | 86.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3 |
Growth: Herons Creek Moderate Growth · King Creek Moderate Growth
Property
| Herons Creek | King Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $798K | $1.50M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $617 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Herons Creek | King Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 54 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 407 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 161 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,098 | 1,664 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Herons Creek | King Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 916 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Herons Creek · King Creek
Transport
| Herons Creek | King Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.5 km | 4.5 km |
Liveability
| Herons Creek | King Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.8 km | 11.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 293.5 km | 301.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.5 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Herons Creek | King Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 246 | 1,863 |
| Estimated 2025 | 267 | 2,000 |
| Projected 2041 | 277 | 2,084 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.07% | 1.79% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Herons Creek or King Creek?
Herons Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $798K versus $1.50M.
Which has better public transport, Herons Creek or King Creek?
King Creek has the higher transport score (Herons Creek 0/100 vs King Creek 35/100).
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