Kincumber vs Picketts Valley
The verdict
Kincumber is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.11M versus $2.74M in Picketts Valley. Kincumber rates higher for transport (33 vs 25). Picketts Valley rates higher for education (70 vs 53). Kincumber has a shorter estimated CBD commute (156 vs 162 min).
Scores
KincumberPicketts Valley
| Kincumber | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 50 |
| Transport | 33 | 25 |
| Education | 53 | 70 |
| Liveability | 44 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kincumber | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,398 | 221 |
| Median age | 48 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,321 | $2,971 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.2% | 49.5% |
| Born in Australia | 78.2% | 86.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 3.5 |
Growth: Kincumber Stable · Picketts Valley Stable
Property
| Kincumber | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.11M | $2.74M |
| Median unit price | $683K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 14.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Kincumber | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 94 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 54 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 135 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 297 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,001 | 3,167 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kincumber | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,034 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Kincumber · Picketts Valley
Transport
| Kincumber | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 33 | 25 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 76 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 156 | 162 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.3 km | 7.2 km |
Liveability
| Kincumber | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 9 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.2 km | 2.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 48.0 km | 50.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.2 km | 2.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.2 km | 7.5 km |
Population & growth
| Kincumber | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,398 | 221 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,403 | 221 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,740 | 231 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.02% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Kincumber or Picketts Valley?
Kincumber is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.11M versus $2.74M.
Which has better public transport, Kincumber or Picketts Valley?
Kincumber has the higher transport score (Kincumber 33/100 vs Picketts Valley 25/100).
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