Kingsbury vs Reservoir
The verdict
Kingsbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $784K versus $913K in Reservoir. Kingsbury rates higher for education (78 vs 72). Reservoir rates higher for transport (100 vs 92). Reservoir has a shorter estimated CBD commute (32 vs 49 min). On the separate residential safety score, Kingsbury rates higher (53 vs 43/100 in Reservoir).
Scores
| Kingsbury | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 89 |
| Transport | 92 | 100 |
| Education | 78 | 72 |
| Liveability | 92 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kingsbury | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,460 | 51,096 |
| Median age | 34 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,399 | $1,541 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.4% | 47.4% |
| Born in Australia | 47.7% | 59.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Growth: Kingsbury High Growth · Reservoir High Growth
Property
| Kingsbury | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $784K | $913K |
| Median unit price | $519K | $624K |
| House price YoY | -3.4% | 1.9% |
| 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
Safety
| Kingsbury | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 53 | 43 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 636 | 752 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 289 | 568 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 491 | 405 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,844 | 8,378 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kingsbury | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 16 |
| Government | 1 | 9 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,035 | 1,016 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kingsbury · Reservoir
Transport
| Kingsbury | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 100 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 310 |
| Light rail stops | 3 | 11 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 49 | 32 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 490 m | 520 m |
Liveability
| Kingsbury | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 11 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 36 |
| Parks | 6 | 63 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 44 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 98 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 8 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.4 km | 15.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.5 km | 11.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.0 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Kingsbury | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,460 | 51,096 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,242 | 55,063 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,667 | 68,924 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.23% | 1.89% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kingsbury or Reservoir?
Kingsbury has the higher residential safety score (Kingsbury 53/100 vs Reservoir 43/100).
Which is more affordable, Kingsbury or Reservoir?
Kingsbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $784K versus $913K.
Which has better schools, Kingsbury or Reservoir?
Kingsbury has a higher average school ICSEA (Kingsbury 1035 vs Reservoir 1016; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kingsbury or Reservoir?
Reservoir has the higher transport score (Kingsbury 92/100 vs Reservoir 100/100).
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