Herston vs Kelvin Grove
The verdict
Herston has a shorter estimated CBD commute (19 vs 20 min).
Scores
HerstonKelvin Grove
| Herston | Kelvin Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 92 |
| Transport | 84 | 85 |
| Education | 90 | 91 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Herston | Kelvin Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,311 | 7,909 |
| Median age | 31 | 28 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,086 | $1,670 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 61.3% | 66.0% |
| Born in Australia | 60.7% | 55.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Herston — · Kelvin Grove —
Property
| Herston | Kelvin Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $725 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Herston | Kelvin Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 909 | 923 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 433 | 417 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Herston | Kelvin Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,141 |
See the full school list on each profile: Herston · Kelvin Grove
Transport
| Herston | Kelvin Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 84 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 19 | 20 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Herston | Kelvin Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 14 |
| Parks | 6 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.8 km | 13.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.4 km | 2.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 490 m | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| Herston | Kelvin Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,311 | 7,909 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,790 | 9,547 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 4.82% | 4.82% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Herston or Kelvin Grove?
Herston and Kelvin Grove have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better public transport, Herston or Kelvin Grove?
Kelvin Grove has the higher transport score (Herston 84/100 vs Kelvin Grove 85/100).
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