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Kielvale vs Palmvale

The verdict

Palmvale is more affordable, with a median house price of $200K versus $1.71M in Kielvale. Kielvale rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Palmvale rates higher for education (52 vs 42). Palmvale is closer to the coast (8.1 km vs 12.0 km).

Scores

KielvalePalmvale
KielvalePalmvale
Overall3021
Transport350
Education4252
Liveability1616

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

KielvalePalmvale
Population25195
Median age4539
Median household income (wk)$1,531$1,724
Bachelor degree or higher22.2%32.1%
Born in Australia87.7%81.0%
Avg household size2.63.1

Growth: Kielvale Stable · Palmvale Stable

Property

KielvalePalmvale
Median house price$1.71M$200K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$790$790
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

KielvalePalmvale
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k7970
Total incidents /100k (all)2,3901,053

Total incidents over time

Schools

KielvalePalmvale
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Kielvale · Palmvale

Transport

KielvalePalmvale
Transport score350
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)4.6 km6.6 km

Liveability

KielvalePalmvale
Summer max temp30.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)12.0 km8.1 km
Distance to CBD (km)651.4 km648.9 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not available8.2 km
Nearest hospital (km)5.0 km10.1 km

Population & growth

KielvalePalmvale
Population (2021)25195
Estimated 2025264100
Projected 204126299
Annual growth rate1.27%1.29%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Kielvale or Palmvale?

Palmvale is more affordable, with a median house price of $200K versus $1.71M.

Which has better public transport, Kielvale or Palmvale?

Kielvale has the higher transport score (Kielvale 35/100 vs Palmvale 0/100).

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Data sources

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