Kanwal vs Woongarrah
The verdict
Kanwal is more affordable, with a median house price of $827K versus $986K in Woongarrah. Kanwal rates higher for liveability (76 vs 71). Woongarrah rates higher for education (39 vs 33). Kanwal is closer to the coast (6.8 km vs 8.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Woongarrah rates higher (78 vs 52/100 in Kanwal).
Scores
| Kanwal | Woongarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 57 |
| Transport | 60 | 58 |
| Education | 33 | 39 |
| Liveability | 76 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kanwal | Woongarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,194 | 5,962 |
| Median age | 45 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,344 | $2,255 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.7% | 23.8% |
| Born in Australia | 76.8% | 82.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 3.2 |
Growth: Kanwal Stable · Woongarrah High Growth
Property
| Kanwal | Woongarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $827K | $986K |
| Median unit price | $640K | $695K |
| House price YoY | 6.4% | 14.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 54 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kanwal | Woongarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 52 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 191 | 134 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 215 | 50 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 691 | 503 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,223 | 3,841 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kanwal | Woongarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 942 | 1,013 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kanwal · Woongarrah
Transport
| Kanwal | Woongarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 41 | 44 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 191 | 197 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.8 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Kanwal | Woongarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 9 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.8 km | 8.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 72.6 km | 74.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.9 km | 8.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 550 m | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Kanwal | Woongarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,194 | 5,962 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,248 | 6,786 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,549 | 10,518 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.32% | 3.29% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kanwal or Woongarrah?
Woongarrah has the higher residential safety score (Kanwal 52/100 vs Woongarrah 78/100).
Which is more affordable, Kanwal or Woongarrah?
Kanwal is more affordable, with a median house price of $827K versus $986K.
Which has better schools, Kanwal or Woongarrah?
Woongarrah has a higher average school ICSEA (Kanwal 942 vs Woongarrah 1013; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kanwal or Woongarrah?
Kanwal has the higher transport score (Kanwal 60/100 vs Woongarrah 58/100).
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