Kalkie vs Kepnock
The verdict
Kalkie rates higher for education (41 vs 33). Kepnock rates higher for liveability (98 vs 57). Kalkie is closer to the coast (7.8 km vs 10.6 km).
Scores
KalkieKepnock
| Kalkie | Kepnock | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 44 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 41 | 33 |
| Liveability | 57 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kalkie | Kepnock | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,968 | 4,501 |
| Median age | 40 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,599 | $1,151 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.1% | 17.4% |
| Born in Australia | 82.9% | 83.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Kalkie — · Kepnock —
Property
| Kalkie | Kepnock | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $650 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Kalkie | Kepnock | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 89 | 90 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 539 | 533 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 270 | 267 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,653 | 5,653 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kalkie | Kepnock | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,031 | 932 |
Transport
| Kalkie | Kepnock | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| 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) | 150.3 km | 147.1 km |
Liveability
| Kalkie | Kepnock | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 22.5°C | 22.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 1 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.8 km | 10.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 298.8 km | 295.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.8 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.2 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Kalkie | Kepnock | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,968 | 4,501 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,036 | 4,653 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.57% | 0.83% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kalkie or Kepnock?
Kepnock has the higher residential safety score (Kalkie 89/100 vs Kepnock 90/100).
Which has better schools, Kalkie or Kepnock?
Kalkie has a higher average school ICSEA (Kalkie 1031 vs Kepnock 932; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kalkie or Kepnock?
Kalkie and Kepnock have similar transport scores.
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