Kelvin Grove vs Red Hill (Brisbane)
The verdict
Kelvin Grove is closer to the coast (13.7 km vs 14.7 km).
Scores
Kelvin GroveRed Hill (Brisbane)
| Kelvin Grove | Red Hill (Brisbane) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 92 |
| Transport | 85 | 85 |
| Education | 91 | 91 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kelvin Grove | Red Hill (Brisbane) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,909 | 5,834 |
| Median age | 28 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,670 | $2,367 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.0% | 67.6% |
| Born in Australia | 55.1% | 74.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Kelvin Grove — · Red Hill (Brisbane) —
Property
| Kelvin Grove | Red Hill (Brisbane) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $725 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Kelvin Grove | Red Hill (Brisbane) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 923 | 926 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 417 | 411 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kelvin Grove | Red Hill (Brisbane) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,141 | 1,110 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kelvin Grove · Red Hill (Brisbane)
Transport
| Kelvin Grove | Red Hill (Brisbane) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 41 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 20 | 21 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Kelvin Grove | Red Hill (Brisbane) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 10 |
| Parks | 13 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.7 km | 14.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.7 km | 3.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 2.1 km |
Population & growth
| Kelvin Grove | Red Hill (Brisbane) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,909 | 5,834 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,547 | 6,495 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 4.82% | 2.72% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kelvin Grove or Red Hill (Brisbane)?
Kelvin Grove and Red Hill (Brisbane) have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Kelvin Grove or Red Hill (Brisbane)?
Kelvin Grove has a higher average school ICSEA (Kelvin Grove 1141 vs Red Hill (Brisbane) 1110; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kelvin Grove or Red Hill (Brisbane)?
Kelvin Grove and Red Hill (Brisbane) have similar transport scores.
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