Kennington vs Strathdale
The verdict
Kennington is more affordable, with a median house price of $572K versus $639K in Strathdale. Kennington rates higher for liveability (84 vs 74). On the separate residential safety score, Strathdale rates higher (79 vs 70/100 in Kennington).
Scores
| Kennington | Strathdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 64 |
| Transport | 62 | 57 |
| Education | 59 | 59 |
| Liveability | 84 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kennington | Strathdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,880 | 5,756 |
| Median age | 42 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,371 | $1,527 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.6% | 42.1% |
| Born in Australia | 82.7% | 85.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Kennington High Growth · Strathdale High Growth
Property
| Kennington | Strathdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $572K | $639K |
| Median unit price | $418K | $413K |
| House price YoY | -12.7% | -15.3% |
| 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 | Strathdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 79 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 357 | 347 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 306 | 243 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 476 | 295 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,340 | 4,135 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kennington | Strathdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,053 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Kennington · Strathdale
Transport
| Kennington | Strathdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 25 |
| 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 | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Kennington | Strathdale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 26 | 43 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 129.6 km | 129.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 129.8 km | 129.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 80.7 km | 79.6 km |
Population & growth
| Kennington | Strathdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,880 | 5,756 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,885 | 5,761 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,766 | 7,602 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.02% | 0.02% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kennington or Strathdale?
Strathdale has the higher residential safety score (Kennington 70/100 vs Strathdale 79/100).
Which is more affordable, Kennington or Strathdale?
Kennington is more affordable, with a median house price of $572K versus $639K.
Which has better public transport, Kennington or Strathdale?
Kennington has the higher transport score (Kennington 62/100 vs Strathdale 57/100).
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