Kenwick vs Orange Grove
The verdict
Kenwick rates higher for liveability (70 vs 22). Kenwick is closer to the coast (21.5 km vs 26.0 km).
Scores
KenwickOrange Grove
| Kenwick | Orange Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 37 |
| Transport | 89 | 45 |
| Education | 51 | 46 |
| Liveability | 70 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kenwick | Orange Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,684 | 726 |
| Median age | 35 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,433 | $1,286 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.7% | 25.1% |
| Born in Australia | 52.5% | 72.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.2 |
Growth: Kenwick High Growth · Orange Grove High Growth
Property
| Kenwick | Orange Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Kenwick | Orange Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 73 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 317 | 275 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 158 | 138 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,003 | 964 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kenwick | Orange Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 992 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kenwick · Orange Grove
Transport
| Kenwick | Orange Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 45 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 36 | 68 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 4.4 km |
Liveability
| Kenwick | Orange Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.5 km | 26.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.2 km | 18.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.4 km | 10.5 km |
Population & growth
| Kenwick | Orange Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,684 | 726 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,288 | 819 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,974 | 1,094 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.56% | 3.06% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kenwick or Orange Grove?
Orange Grove has the higher residential safety score (Kenwick 70/100 vs Orange Grove 73/100).
Which has better schools, Kenwick or Orange Grove?
Orange Grove has a higher average school ICSEA (Kenwick 987 vs Orange Grove 992; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kenwick or Orange Grove?
Kenwick has the higher transport score (Kenwick 89/100 vs Orange Grove 45/100).
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