Kings Park vs Parklea
The verdict
Kings Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $1.48M in Parklea. Kings Park rates higher for transport (74 vs 55). Parklea is closer to the coast (31.3 km vs 33.1 km).
Scores
| Kings Park | Parklea | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 67 |
| Transport | 74 | 55 |
| Education | 61 | 56 |
| Liveability | 86 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kings Park | Parklea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,476 | 3,684 |
| Median age | 37 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,186 | $2,832 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.1% | 29.9% |
| Born in Australia | 67.9% | 52.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.5 |
Growth: Kings Park Moderate Growth · Parklea Stable
Property
| Kings Park | Parklea | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.20M | $1.48M |
| Median unit price | $756K | $663K |
| House price YoY | 9.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $627 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 43 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kings Park | Parklea | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 144 | 109 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 259 | 54 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 489 | 217 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,646 | 1,574 |
Kings Park is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kings Park | Parklea | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Kings Park · Parklea
Transport
| Kings Park | Parklea | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 74 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 106 | 106 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 770 m | 2.8 km |
Liveability
| Kings Park | Parklea | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.1 km | 31.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 31.2 km | 31.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.7 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Kings Park | Parklea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,476 | 3,684 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,723 | 3,728 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,473 | 3,757 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.73% | 0.30% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Kings Park or Parklea?
Kings Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $1.48M.
Which has better public transport, Kings Park or Parklea?
Kings Park has the higher transport score (Kings Park 74/100 vs Parklea 55/100).
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