Kearns vs Varroville
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The verdict
Kearns rates higher for liveability (71 vs 54). Varroville rates higher for education (56 vs 48). Varroville has a shorter estimated CBD commute (108 vs 112 min).
Scores
KearnsVarroville
| Kearns | Varroville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 50 |
| Transport | 50 | 42 |
| Education | 48 | 56 |
| Liveability | 71 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kearns | Varroville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,693 | 134 |
| Median age | 36 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,147 | $2,549 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.5% | 37.7% |
| Born in Australia | 73.4% | 76.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.9 |
Growth: Kearns Moderate Growth · Varroville Moderate Growth
Property
| Kearns | Varroville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.08M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $763K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $660 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 46 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Kearns | Varroville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 37 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 74 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 260 | 746 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,560 | 7,463 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kearns | Varroville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 1,047 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kearns · Varroville
Transport
| Kearns | Varroville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 42 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 112 | 108 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.9 km | 3.9 km |
Liveability
| Kearns | Varroville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.7 km | 28.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 40.9 km | 39.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 8.4 km |
Population & growth
| Kearns | Varroville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,693 | 134 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,703 | 135 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,998 | 149 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.09% | 0.19% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Kearns or Varroville?
Varroville has a higher average school ICSEA (Kearns 985 vs Varroville 1047; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kearns or Varroville?
Kearns has the higher transport score (Kearns 50/100 vs Varroville 42/100).
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