Kentlyn vs Minto Heights
The verdict
Minto Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.30M versus $2.66M in Kentlyn. Kentlyn rates higher for education (52 vs 45). Minto Heights rates higher for liveability (49 vs 37). Kentlyn is closer to the coast (21.5 km vs 23.0 km).
Scores
KentlynMinto Heights
| Kentlyn | Minto Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 46 |
| Transport | 42 | 43 |
| Education | 52 | 45 |
| Liveability | 37 | 49 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kentlyn | Minto Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 726 | 384 |
| Median age | 43 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,066 | $2,178 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.0% | 27.1% |
| Born in Australia | 69.3% | 77.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.3 |
Growth: Kentlyn Stable · Minto Heights Stable
Property
| Kentlyn | Minto Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.66M | $2.30M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $610 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 49 | 51 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kentlyn | Minto Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 138 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 138 | 260 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 413 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,372 | 9,115 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kentlyn | Minto Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 981 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Kentlyn · Minto Heights
Transport
| Kentlyn | Minto Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 43 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 125 | 119 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Kentlyn | Minto Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 64 | 47 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.5 km | 23.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 37.8 km | 35.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.8 km | 7.9 km |
Population & growth
| Kentlyn | Minto Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 726 | 384 |
| Estimated 2025 | 748 | 396 |
| Projected 2041 | 746 | 395 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.75% | 0.77% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Kentlyn or Minto Heights?
Minto Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.30M versus $2.66M.
Which has better public transport, Kentlyn or Minto Heights?
Minto Heights has the higher transport score (Kentlyn 42/100 vs Minto Heights 43/100).
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