Kennington vs Strathfieldsaye
The verdict
Kennington is more affordable, with a median house price of $572K versus $708K in Strathfieldsaye. Kennington rates higher for liveability (84 vs 38). Strathfieldsaye rates higher for education (64 vs 59). Strathfieldsaye is closer to the coast (124.3 km vs 129.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Strathfieldsaye rates higher (100 vs 70/100 in Kennington).
Scores
| Kennington | Strathfieldsaye | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 41 |
| Transport | 62 | 25 |
| Education | 59 | 64 |
| Liveability | 84 | 38 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kennington | Strathfieldsaye | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,880 | 6,850 |
| Median age | 42 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,371 | $2,237 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.6% | 42.3% |
| Born in Australia | 82.7% | 89.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 3 |
Growth: Kennington High Growth · Strathfieldsaye High Growth
Property
| Kennington | Strathfieldsaye | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $572K | $708K |
| Median unit price | $418K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -12.7% | -0.3% |
| 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 | Strathfieldsaye | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 357 | 219 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 306 | 88 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 476 | 102 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,340 | 1,431 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kennington | Strathfieldsaye | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,053 | 1,070 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kennington · Strathfieldsaye
Transport
| Kennington | Strathfieldsaye | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 25 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 46 |
| 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 | 7.8 km |
Liveability
| Kennington | Strathfieldsaye | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 12 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 26 | 74 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 129.6 km | 124.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 129.8 km | 124.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 80.7 km | 77.0 km |
Population & growth
| Kennington | Strathfieldsaye | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,880 | 6,850 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,885 | 7,508 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,766 | 9,047 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.02% | 2.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kennington or Strathfieldsaye?
Strathfieldsaye has the higher residential safety score (Kennington 70/100 vs Strathfieldsaye 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Kennington or Strathfieldsaye?
Kennington is more affordable, with a median house price of $572K versus $708K.
Which has better schools, Kennington or Strathfieldsaye?
Strathfieldsaye has a higher average school ICSEA (Kennington 1053 vs Strathfieldsaye 1070; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kennington or Strathfieldsaye?
Kennington has the higher transport score (Kennington 62/100 vs Strathfieldsaye 25/100).
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