Kembla Heights vs Mount Kembla
The verdict
Mount Kembla rates higher for education (69 vs 41). Mount Kembla is closer to the coast (7.4 km vs 8.7 km).
Scores
Kembla HeightsMount Kembla
| Kembla Heights | Mount Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 44 |
| Transport | 41 | 43 |
| Education | 41 | 69 |
| Liveability | 24 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kembla Heights | Mount Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 88 | 1,083 |
| Median age | 44 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,265 | $2,824 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.7% | 52.0% |
| Born in Australia | 88.6% | 83.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 3 |
Growth: Kembla Heights Stable · Mount Kembla Stable
Property
| Kembla Heights | Mount Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $1.34M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kembla Heights | Mount Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 84 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,136 | 185 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 185 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,136 | 92 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,500 | 1,847 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kembla Heights | Mount Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,055 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kembla Heights · Mount Kembla
Transport
| Kembla Heights | Mount Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 41 | 43 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 5 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.5 km | 3.6 km |
Liveability
| Kembla Heights | Mount Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.7 km | 7.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 72.0 km | 71.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.9 km | 7.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.0 km | 5.6 km |
Population & growth
| Kembla Heights | Mount Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 88 | 1,083 |
| Estimated 2025 | 89 | 1,095 |
| Projected 2041 | 93 | 1,148 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.28% | 0.28% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Kembla Heights or Mount Kembla?
Mount Kembla has the higher transport score (Kembla Heights 41/100 vs Mount Kembla 43/100).
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