Kilkenny vs Woodville
The verdict
Kilkenny is more affordable, with a median house price of $905K versus $1.47M in Woodville. Woodville is closer to the coast (4.5 km vs 5.7 km).
Scores
| Kilkenny | Woodville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 83 |
| Transport | 95 | 96 |
| Education | 72 | 69 |
| Liveability | 83 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kilkenny | Woodville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,846 | 2,180 |
| Median age | 39 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,399 | $1,514 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.9% | 45.4% |
| Born in Australia | 59.1% | 67.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Kilkenny Moderate Growth · Woodville Moderate Growth
Property
| Kilkenny | Woodville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $905K | $1.47M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $607 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Kilkenny | Woodville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 34 | 31 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 325 | 459 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 596 | 321 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 21,506 | 10,138 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kilkenny | Woodville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 976 | 983 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kilkenny · Woodville
Transport
| Kilkenny | Woodville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 96 |
| Train stations | 1 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 22 | 24 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 840 m | 30 m |
Liveability
| Kilkenny | Woodville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 7 |
| Parks | 1 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | 43 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.7 km | 4.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.0 km | 8.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.3 km | 5.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 810 m |
Population & growth
| Kilkenny | Woodville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,846 | 2,180 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,945 | 2,297 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,136 | 2,522 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.31% | 1.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kilkenny or Woodville?
Kilkenny has the higher residential safety score (Kilkenny 34/100 vs Woodville 31/100).
Which is more affordable, Kilkenny or Woodville?
Kilkenny is more affordable, with a median house price of $905K versus $1.47M.
Which has better schools, Kilkenny or Woodville?
Woodville has a higher average school ICSEA (Kilkenny 976 vs Woodville 983; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kilkenny or Woodville?
Woodville has the higher transport score (Kilkenny 95/100 vs Woodville 96/100).
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