Kippa-Ring vs Margate
The verdict
Kippa-Ring rates higher for transport (90 vs 60). Margate rates higher for liveability (99 vs 87). Margate is closer to the coast (870 m vs 2.1 km).
Scores
Kippa-RingMargate
| Kippa-Ring | Margate | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 71 |
| Transport | 90 | 60 |
| Education | 41 | 50 |
| Liveability | 87 | 99 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kippa-Ring | Margate | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,745 | 7,575 |
| Median age | 43 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,297 | $1,231 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.6% | 27.3% |
| Born in Australia | 73.0% | 72.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.2 |
Growth: Kippa-Ring — · Margate —
Property
| Kippa-Ring | Margate | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $630 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Kippa-Ring | Margate | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 452 | 449 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 205 | 211 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,716 | 4,716 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kippa-Ring | Margate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 940 | 993 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kippa-Ring · Margate
Transport
| Kippa-Ring | Margate | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 60 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 38 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 64 | 91 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 180 m | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Kippa-Ring | Margate | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 4 |
| Parks | 20 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.1 km | 870 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.9 km | 26.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.2 km | 880 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.1 km | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Kippa-Ring | Margate | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,745 | 7,575 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,670 | 7,897 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | -0.19% | 1.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kippa-Ring or Margate?
Kippa-Ring and Margate have similar residential safety scores (99 and 99/100).
Which has better schools, Kippa-Ring or Margate?
Margate has a higher average school ICSEA (Kippa-Ring 940 vs Margate 993; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kippa-Ring or Margate?
Kippa-Ring has the higher transport score (Kippa-Ring 90/100 vs Margate 60/100).
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