Kennington vs Quarry Hill
The verdict
Quarry Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $568K versus $572K in Kennington. Quarry Hill rates higher for transport (86 vs 62). On the separate residential safety score, Kennington rates higher (70 vs 59/100 in Quarry Hill).
Scores
| Kennington | Quarry Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 82 |
| Transport | 62 | 86 |
| Education | 59 | 64 |
| Liveability | 84 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kennington | Quarry Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,880 | 2,365 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,371 | $1,648 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.6% | 49.0% |
| Born in Australia | 82.7% | 87.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Kennington High Growth · Quarry Hill High Growth
Property
| Kennington | Quarry Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $572K | $568K |
| Median unit price | $418K | $385K |
| House price YoY | -12.7% | -13.6% |
| 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
Safety
| Kennington | Quarry Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 357 | 507 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 306 | 254 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 476 | 381 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,340 | 5,032 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kennington | Quarry Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,053 | 1,058 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kennington · Quarry Hill
Transport
| Kennington | Quarry Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Kennington | Quarry Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 560 | 560 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 1 |
| Parks | 12 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 26 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 129.6 km | 129.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 129.8 km | 130.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 80.7 km | 82.2 km |
Population & growth
| Kennington | Quarry Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,880 | 2,365 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,885 | 2,394 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,766 | 3,124 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.02% | 0.31% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kennington or Quarry Hill?
Kennington has the higher residential safety score (Kennington 70/100 vs Quarry Hill 59/100).
Which is more affordable, Kennington or Quarry Hill?
Quarry Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $568K versus $572K.
Which has better schools, Kennington or Quarry Hill?
Quarry Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Kennington 1053 vs Quarry Hill 1058; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kennington or Quarry Hill?
Quarry Hill has the higher transport score (Kennington 62/100 vs Quarry Hill 86/100).
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