Kawungan vs Nikenbah
The verdict
Kawungan rates higher for liveability (76 vs 43). Nikenbah rates higher for education (47 vs 38). Kawungan is closer to the coast (2.7 km vs 5.6 km).
Scores
KawunganNikenbah
| Kawungan | Nikenbah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 29 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 38 | 47 |
| Liveability | 76 | 43 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kawungan | Nikenbah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,460 | 1,234 |
| Median age | 50 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,148 | $1,660 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.4% | 32.5% |
| Born in Australia | 78.4% | 78.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.8 |
Growth: Kawungan — · Nikenbah —
Property
| Kawungan | Nikenbah | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $700 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Kawungan | Nikenbah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 89 | 87 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 531 | 567 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 275 | 243 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,606 | 5,606 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kawungan | Nikenbah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 970 | 856 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kawungan · Nikenbah
Transport
| Kawungan | Nikenbah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 97.0 km | 94.6 km |
Liveability
| Kawungan | Nikenbah | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.7 km | 5.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 241.3 km | 239.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.1 km | 5.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 57.5 km | 55.3 km |
Population & growth
| Kawungan | Nikenbah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,460 | 1,234 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,724 | 1,673 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.19% | 7.91% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kawungan or Nikenbah?
Kawungan has the higher residential safety score (Kawungan 89/100 vs Nikenbah 87/100).
Which has better schools, Kawungan or Nikenbah?
Kawungan has a higher average school ICSEA (Kawungan 970 vs Nikenbah 856; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kawungan or Nikenbah?
Kawungan and Nikenbah have similar transport scores.
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