Kingswood vs Netherby
The verdict
Kingswood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.70M versus $2.42M in Netherby. Kingswood rates higher for transport (87 vs 81). Kingswood is closer to the coast (9.3 km vs 10.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Netherby rates higher (86 vs 61/100 in Kingswood).
Scores
| Kingswood | Netherby | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 80 |
| Transport | 87 | 81 |
| Education | 88 | 88 |
| Liveability | 78 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kingswood | Netherby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,554 | 1,510 |
| Median age | 49 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,898 | $2,537 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.9% | 70.0% |
| Born in Australia | 76.6% | 76.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Kingswood Stable · Netherby Stable
Property
| Kingswood | Netherby | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.70M | $2.42M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 8.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $845 | $760 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 1.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Kingswood | Netherby | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 313 | 199 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 78 | 66 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,855 | 2,053 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kingswood | Netherby | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,111 | 1,080 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kingswood · Netherby
Transport
| Kingswood | Netherby | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 81 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 27 | 28 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 860 m | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Kingswood | Netherby | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.3 km | 10.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.9 km | 5.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Kingswood | Netherby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,554 | 1,510 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,632 | 1,556 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,695 | 1,593 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.75% | 0.75% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kingswood or Netherby?
Netherby has the higher residential safety score (Kingswood 61/100 vs Netherby 86/100).
Which is more affordable, Kingswood or Netherby?
Kingswood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.70M versus $2.42M.
Which has better schools, Kingswood or Netherby?
Kingswood has a higher average school ICSEA (Kingswood 1111 vs Netherby 1080; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kingswood or Netherby?
Kingswood has the higher transport score (Kingswood 87/100 vs Netherby 81/100).
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