Horsley vs Kembla Grange
The verdict
Horsley is more affordable, with a median house price of $921K versus $2.00M in Kembla Grange. Horsley rates higher for liveability (67 vs 45). Kembla Grange rates higher for education (53 vs 42). On the separate residential safety score, Horsley rates higher (100 vs 73/100 in Kembla Grange).
Scores
| Horsley | Kembla Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 61 |
| Transport | 75 | 85 |
| Education | 42 | 53 |
| Liveability | 67 | 45 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Horsley | Kembla Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,437 | 1,452 |
| Median age | 36 | 29 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,164 | $2,574 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.3% | 35.3% |
| Born in Australia | 81.2% | 81.8% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3 |
Growth: Horsley High Growth · Kembla Grange High Growth
Property
| Horsley | Kembla Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $921K | $2.00M |
| Median unit price | $793K | $400K |
| House price YoY | 13.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Horsley | Kembla Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 73 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 53 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 74 | 413 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 201 | 413 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,162 | 9,298 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Horsley | Kembla Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Horsley · Kembla Grange
Transport
| Horsley | Kembla Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 73 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Horsley | Kembla Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 11 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.3 km | 9.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 79.2 km | 76.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.8 km | 9.1 km |
Population & growth
| Horsley | Kembla Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,437 | 1,452 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,424 | 1,758 |
| Projected 2041 | 18,117 | 2,788 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.89% | 4.90% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Horsley or Kembla Grange?
Horsley has the higher residential safety score (Horsley 100/100 vs Kembla Grange 73/100).
Which is more affordable, Horsley or Kembla Grange?
Horsley is more affordable, with a median house price of $921K versus $2.00M.
Which has better public transport, Horsley or Kembla Grange?
Kembla Grange has the higher transport score (Horsley 75/100 vs Kembla Grange 85/100).
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