Kearsley vs Neath
The verdict
Neath is more affordable, with a median house price of $616K versus $763K in Kearsley. Kearsley rates higher for education (24 vs 18).
Scores
KearsleyNeath
| Kearsley | Neath | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 25 |
| Transport | 26 | 28 |
| Education | 24 | 18 |
| Liveability | 27 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kearsley | Neath | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 838 | 430 |
| Median age | 38 | 55 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,467 | $792 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 12.0% | 5.0% |
| Born in Australia | 91.4% | 84.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.1 |
Growth: Kearsley Moderate Growth · Neath High Growth
Property
| Kearsley | Neath | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $763K | $616K |
| Median unit price | $543K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $570 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 85 | 18 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kearsley | Neath | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 31 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 477 | 698 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 477 | 1,628 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 477 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,205 | 13,488 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kearsley | Neath | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 897 | Data not available |
Transport
| Kearsley | Neath | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 26 | 28 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 15.0 km | 11.7 km |
Liveability
| Kearsley | Neath | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.6 km | 33.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 115.4 km | 118.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.4 km | 4.4 km |
Population & growth
| Kearsley | Neath | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 838 | 430 |
| Estimated 2025 | 873 | 483 |
| Projected 2041 | 968 | 637 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.03% | 2.95% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Kearsley or Neath?
Neath is more affordable, with a median house price of $616K versus $763K.
Which has better public transport, Kearsley or Neath?
Neath has the higher transport score (Kearsley 26/100 vs Neath 28/100).
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