Kardinya vs Murdoch
The verdict
Murdoch rates higher for transport (94 vs 61). Kardinya is closer to the coast (6.1 km vs 8.0 km).
Scores
KardinyaMurdoch
| Kardinya | Murdoch | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 88 |
| Transport | 61 | 94 |
| Education | 76 | 74 |
| Liveability | 95 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kardinya | Murdoch | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,137 | 3,352 |
| Median age | 42 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,927 | $1,459 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.5% | 46.8% |
| Born in Australia | 59.8% | 50.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Kardinya Moderate Growth · Murdoch Moderate Growth
Property
| Kardinya | Murdoch | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Kardinya | Murdoch | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 317 | 328 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 153 | 149 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,007 | 1,014 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kardinya | Murdoch | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,046 | 1,102 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kardinya · Murdoch
Transport
| Kardinya | Murdoch | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 43 | 38 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 35 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Kardinya | Murdoch | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 8 |
| Parks | 21 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.1 km | 8.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.5 km | 13.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.0 km | 8.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 710 m |
Population & growth
| Kardinya | Murdoch | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,137 | 3,352 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,218 | 3,748 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,999 | 4,035 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.83% | 2.83% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kardinya or Murdoch?
Kardinya has the higher residential safety score (Kardinya 70/100 vs Murdoch 69/100).
Which has better schools, Kardinya or Murdoch?
Murdoch has a higher average school ICSEA (Kardinya 1046 vs Murdoch 1102; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kardinya or Murdoch?
Murdoch has the higher transport score (Kardinya 61/100 vs Murdoch 94/100).
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