Kangaroo Ground vs Watsons Creek
The verdict
Kangaroo Ground rates higher for transport (19 vs 0). Kangaroo Ground is closer to the coast (29.9 km vs 33.9 km).
Scores
Kangaroo GroundWatsons Creek
| Kangaroo Ground | Watsons Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 29 |
| Transport | 19 | 0 |
| Education | 81 | 73 |
| Liveability | 21 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kangaroo Ground | Watsons Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,208 | 58 |
| Median age | 44 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,909 | $3,750 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.3% | 45.2% |
| Born in Australia | 80.6% | 87.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.4 |
Growth: Kangaroo Ground Stable · Watsons Creek Stable
Property
| Kangaroo Ground | Watsons Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Kangaroo Ground | Watsons Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 166 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 83 | 1,724 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,656 | 3,448 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kangaroo Ground | Watsons Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,100 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Kangaroo Ground · Watsons Creek
Transport
| Kangaroo Ground | Watsons Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 19 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 94 | 106 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.2 km | 6.7 km |
Liveability
| Kangaroo Ground | Watsons Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 1 |
| Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 29.9 km | 33.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.4 km | 31.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.2 km | 16.1 km |
Population & growth
| Kangaroo Ground | Watsons Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,208 | 58 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,217 | 58 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,316 | 63 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.19% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Kangaroo Ground or Watsons Creek?
Kangaroo Ground has the higher transport score (Kangaroo Ground 19/100 vs Watsons Creek 0/100).
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