Kingston Park vs South Brighton
The verdict
South Brighton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $1.49M in Kingston Park. South Brighton rates higher for liveability (75 vs 57). South Brighton has a shorter estimated CBD commute (50 vs 55 min). On the separate residential safety score, Kingston Park rates higher (78 vs 51/100 in South Brighton).
Scores
| Kingston Park | South Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 77 |
| Transport | 74 | 83 |
| Education | 76 | 73 |
| Liveability | 57 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kingston Park | South Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 623 | 2,763 |
| Median age | 51 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,910 | $1,601 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.9% | 47.8% |
| Born in Australia | 67.7% | 72.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Kingston Park Stable · South Brighton Stable
Property
| Kingston Park | South Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.49M | $1.41M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 2.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $790 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Kingston Park | South Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | 51 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 161 | 326 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,384 | 2,606 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kingston Park | South Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Kingston Park · South Brighton
Transport
| Kingston Park | South Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 74 | 83 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 55 | 50 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 380 m | 780 m |
Liveability
| Kingston Park | South Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 4 |
| Parks | 3 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 330 m | 950 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.4 km | 12.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.4 km | 9.8 km |
Population & growth
| Kingston Park | South Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 623 | 2,763 |
| Estimated 2025 | 648 | 2,872 |
| Projected 2041 | 665 | 2,951 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.99% | 0.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kingston Park or South Brighton?
Kingston Park has the higher residential safety score (Kingston Park 78/100 vs South Brighton 51/100).
Which is more affordable, Kingston Park or South Brighton?
South Brighton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $1.49M.
Which has better public transport, Kingston Park or South Brighton?
South Brighton has the higher transport score (Kingston Park 74/100 vs South Brighton 83/100).
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