Kallangur vs Petrie
The verdict
Kallangur rates higher for liveability (100 vs 89). Petrie rates higher for education (52 vs 42). Kallangur is closer to the coast (6.8 km vs 8.6 km).
Scores
KallangurPetrie
| Kallangur | Petrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 78 |
| Transport | 90 | 90 |
| Education | 42 | 52 |
| Liveability | 100 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kallangur | Petrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,761 | 8,722 |
| Median age | 35 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,456 | $1,853 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.3% | 30.6% |
| Born in Australia | 75.5% | 78.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Kallangur — · Petrie —
Property
| Kallangur | Petrie | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $580 | $590 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Kallangur | Petrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 450 | 447 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 211 | 206 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,822 | 6,822 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kallangur | Petrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 4 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 977 | 1,004 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kallangur · Petrie
Transport
| Kallangur | Petrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 90 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 59 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 58 | 55 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 970 m |
Liveability
| Kallangur | Petrie | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 6 |
| Parks | 41 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | 23 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.8 km | 8.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.9 km | 23.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.9 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Kallangur | Petrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 21,761 | 8,722 |
| Estimated 2025 | 23,004 | 9,078 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.40% | 1.01% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kallangur or Petrie?
Petrie has the higher residential safety score (Kallangur 99/100 vs Petrie 100/100).
Which has better schools, Kallangur or Petrie?
Petrie has a higher average school ICSEA (Kallangur 977 vs Petrie 1004; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kallangur or Petrie?
Kallangur and Petrie have similar transport scores.
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