Kelmscott vs Roleystone
The verdict
Kelmscott rates higher for transport (89 vs 23). Roleystone rates higher for education (48 vs 43). Kelmscott is closer to the coast (24.4 km vs 29.4 km).
Scores
KelmscottRoleystone
| Kelmscott | Roleystone | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 36 |
| Transport | 89 | 23 |
| Education | 43 | 48 |
| Liveability | 74 | 38 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kelmscott | Roleystone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,575 | 6,848 |
| Median age | 40 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,355 | $2,178 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.4% | 34.1% |
| Born in Australia | 63.5% | 67.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.7 |
Growth: Kelmscott Moderate Growth · Roleystone Stable
Property
| Kelmscott | Roleystone | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Kelmscott | Roleystone | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 312 | 321 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 151 | 146 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,012 | 1,008 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kelmscott | Roleystone | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 992 | 1,032 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kelmscott · Roleystone
Transport
| Kelmscott | Roleystone | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 23 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 85 | 41 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 56 | 97 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 6.4 km |
Liveability
| Kelmscott | Roleystone | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 | 3 |
| Parks | 20 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 66 | 47 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.4 km | 29.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.0 km | 28.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Kelmscott | Roleystone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,575 | 6,848 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,978 | 7,181 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,569 | 7,432 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.94% | 1.19% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kelmscott or Roleystone?
Kelmscott and Roleystone have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Kelmscott or Roleystone?
Roleystone has a higher average school ICSEA (Kelmscott 992 vs Roleystone 1032; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kelmscott or Roleystone?
Kelmscott has the higher transport score (Kelmscott 89/100 vs Roleystone 23/100).
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