Junortoun vs Kennington
The verdict
Kennington is more affordable, with a median house price of $572K versus $774K in Junortoun. Kennington rates higher for liveability (84 vs 23). Junortoun is closer to the coast (127.0 km vs 129.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Junortoun rates higher (81 vs 70/100 in Kennington).
Scores
| Junortoun | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 69 |
| Transport | 22 | 62 |
| Education | 62 | 59 |
| Liveability | 23 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Junortoun | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,862 | 5,880 |
| Median age | 43 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,170 | $1,371 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.0% | 42.6% |
| Born in Australia | 87.0% | 82.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.2 |
Growth: Junortoun High Growth · Kennington High Growth
Property
| Junortoun | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $774K | $572K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $418K |
| House price YoY | -26.6% | -12.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Junortoun | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 81 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 414 | 357 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 181 | 306 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 26 | 476 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,838 | 5,340 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Junortoun | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 6 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,053 |
See the full school list on each profile: Junortoun · Kennington
Transport
| Junortoun | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 22 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.3 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Junortoun | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 560 | 560 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 4 |
| Parks | 2 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 107 | 26 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 127.0 km | 129.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 127.0 km | 129.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 78.5 km | 80.7 km |
Population & growth
| Junortoun | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,862 | 5,880 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,233 | 5,885 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,101 | 7,766 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.32% | 0.02% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Junortoun or Kennington?
Junortoun has the higher residential safety score (Junortoun 81/100 vs Kennington 70/100).
Which is more affordable, Junortoun or Kennington?
Kennington is more affordable, with a median house price of $572K versus $774K.
Which has better public transport, Junortoun or Kennington?
Kennington has the higher transport score (Junortoun 22/100 vs Kennington 62/100).
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