Kingsford vs Randwick
The verdict
Kingsford is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.97M versus $3.89M in Randwick. Randwick has a shorter estimated CBD commute (29 vs 30 min). On the separate residential safety score, Randwick rates higher (71 vs 60/100 in Kingsford).
Scores
| Kingsford | Randwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 94 |
| Transport | 87 | 90 |
| Education | 90 | 91 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kingsford | Randwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,492 | 28,943 |
| Median age | 33 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,892 | $2,422 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.4% | 65.3% |
| Born in Australia | 46.4% | 55.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.2 |
Growth: Kingsford Moderate Growth · Randwick Moderate Growth
Property
| Kingsford | Randwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.97M | $3.89M |
| Median unit price | $982K | $1.25M |
| House price YoY | -1.8% | 8.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,125 | $1,400 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 51 | 63 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kingsford | Randwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 60 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 178 | 176 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 163 | 159 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 252 | 173 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,018 | 4,018 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kingsford | Randwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 15 |
| Government | 0 | 7 |
| Independent | 1 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,132 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kingsford · Randwick
Transport
| Kingsford | Randwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 127 |
| Light rail stops | 2 | 3 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 30 | 29 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 2.8 km |
Liveability
| Kingsford | Randwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 40 | 73 |
| Parks | 8 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 20 | 72 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.7 km | 1.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.1 km | 5.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.7 km | 1.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 350 m |
Population & growth
| Kingsford | Randwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,492 | 28,943 |
| Estimated 2025 | 16,730 | 30,816 |
| Projected 2041 | 17,196 | 32,223 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.52% | 1.58% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kingsford or Randwick?
Randwick has the higher residential safety score (Kingsford 60/100 vs Randwick 71/100).
Which is more affordable, Kingsford or Randwick?
Kingsford is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.97M versus $3.89M.
Which has better public transport, Kingsford or Randwick?
Randwick has the higher transport score (Kingsford 87/100 vs Randwick 90/100).
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