Kawungan vs Point Vernon
The verdict
Kawungan rates higher for liveability (76 vs 45). Point Vernon is closer to the coast (830 m vs 2.7 km).
Scores
KawunganPoint Vernon
| Kawungan | Point Vernon | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 28 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 38 | 40 |
| Liveability | 76 | 45 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kawungan | Point Vernon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,460 | 5,718 |
| Median age | 50 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,148 | $1,077 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.4% | 23.2% |
| Born in Australia | 78.4% | 76.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Kawungan — · Point Vernon —
Property
| Kawungan | Point Vernon | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Kawungan | Point Vernon | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 89 | 88 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 531 | 542 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 275 | 280 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,606 | 5,606 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kawungan | Point Vernon | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 970 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Kawungan · Point Vernon
Transport
| Kawungan | Point Vernon | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 102.0 km |
Liveability
| Kawungan | Point Vernon | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 2 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.7 km | 830 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 241.3 km | 246.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.1 km | 1.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 57.5 km | 54.2 km |
Population & growth
| Kawungan | Point Vernon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,460 | 5,718 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,724 | 5,959 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.19% | 1.04% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kawungan or Point Vernon?
Kawungan has the higher residential safety score (Kawungan 89/100 vs Point Vernon 88/100).
Which has better public transport, Kawungan or Point Vernon?
Kawungan and Point Vernon have similar transport scores.
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