Kentlyn vs Ruse
The verdict
Ruse is more affordable, with a median house price of $976K versus $2.66M in Kentlyn. Kentlyn rates higher for education (52 vs 43). Ruse rates higher for liveability (81 vs 37). Kentlyn has a shorter estimated CBD commute (104 vs 110 min). On the separate residential safety score, Ruse rates higher (72 vs 66/100 in Kentlyn).
Scores
| Kentlyn | Ruse | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 63 |
| Transport | 42 | 61 |
| Education | 52 | 43 |
| Liveability | 37 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kentlyn | Ruse | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 726 | 5,632 |
| Median age | 43 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,066 | $1,797 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.0% | 24.6% |
| Born in Australia | 69.3% | 74.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.8 |
Growth: Kentlyn Stable · Ruse Stable
Property
| Kentlyn | Ruse | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.66M | $976K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $443K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 19.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kentlyn | Ruse | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 138 | 160 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 138 | 71 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 413 | 479 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,683 | 3,001 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kentlyn | Ruse | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 973 |
Transport
| Kentlyn | Ruse | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 61 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 28 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 104 | 110 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Kentlyn | Ruse | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 64 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.5 km | 22.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 37.8 km | 40.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.8 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Kentlyn | Ruse | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 726 | 5,632 |
| Estimated 2025 | 748 | 5,806 |
| Projected 2041 | 746 | 5,791 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.75% | 0.76% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kentlyn or Ruse?
Ruse has the higher residential safety score (Kentlyn 66/100 vs Ruse 72/100).
Which is more affordable, Kentlyn or Ruse?
Ruse is more affordable, with a median house price of $976K versus $2.66M.
Which has better schools, Kentlyn or Ruse?
Kentlyn has a higher average school ICSEA (Kentlyn 990 vs Ruse 973; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kentlyn or Ruse?
Ruse has the higher transport score (Kentlyn 42/100 vs Ruse 61/100).
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