Kanahooka vs Koonawarra
The verdict
Koonawarra is more affordable, with a median house price of $774K versus $912K in Kanahooka. Kanahooka rates higher for education (42 vs 33). On the separate residential safety score, Kanahooka rates higher (83 vs 48/100 in Koonawarra).
Scores
| Kanahooka | Koonawarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 57 |
| Transport | 61 | 64 |
| Education | 42 | 33 |
| Liveability | 76 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kanahooka | Koonawarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,698 | 3,732 |
| Median age | 48 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,399 | $1,258 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.7% | 14.5% |
| Born in Australia | 77.2% | 78.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Kanahooka High Growth · Koonawarra High Growth
Property
| Kanahooka | Koonawarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $912K | $774K |
| Median unit price | $840K | $810K |
| House price YoY | 20.7% | 20.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 4.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kanahooka | Koonawarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 48 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 193 | 134 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 105 | 188 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 158 | 1,072 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,106 | 7,985 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kanahooka | Koonawarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 946 | 835 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kanahooka · Koonawarra
Transport
| Kanahooka | Koonawarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 38 | 36 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Kanahooka | Koonawarra | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.5 km | 6.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 77.7 km | 79.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.5 km | 6.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.6 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Kanahooka | Koonawarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,698 | 3,732 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,829 | 3,818 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,830 | 5,128 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.57% | 0.57% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kanahooka or Koonawarra?
Kanahooka has the higher residential safety score (Kanahooka 83/100 vs Koonawarra 48/100).
Which is more affordable, Kanahooka or Koonawarra?
Koonawarra is more affordable, with a median house price of $774K versus $912K.
Which has better schools, Kanahooka or Koonawarra?
Kanahooka has a higher average school ICSEA (Kanahooka 946 vs Koonawarra 835; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kanahooka or Koonawarra?
Koonawarra has the higher transport score (Kanahooka 61/100 vs Koonawarra 64/100).
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