Kippa-Ring vs Rothwell
The verdict
Kippa-Ring rates higher for liveability (87 vs 65). Kippa-Ring has a shorter estimated CBD commute (64 vs 66 min).
Scores
Kippa-RingRothwell
| Kippa-Ring | Rothwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 67 |
| Transport | 90 | 88 |
| Education | 41 | 44 |
| Liveability | 87 | 65 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kippa-Ring | Rothwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,745 | 7,538 |
| Median age | 43 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,297 | $1,305 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.6% | 22.2% |
| Born in Australia | 73.0% | 74.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Kippa-Ring — · Rothwell —
Property
| Kippa-Ring | Rothwell | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $670 |
| 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 | Rothwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 452 | 451 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 205 | 212 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,716 | 4,716 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kippa-Ring | Rothwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 940 | 1,078 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kippa-Ring · Rothwell
Transport
| Kippa-Ring | Rothwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 88 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 38 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 64 | 66 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 180 m | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Kippa-Ring | Rothwell | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Parks | 20 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.1 km | 1.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.9 km | 28.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.2 km | 6.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.1 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Kippa-Ring | Rothwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,745 | 7,538 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,670 | 7,480 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | -0.19% | -0.19% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kippa-Ring or Rothwell?
Kippa-Ring and Rothwell have similar residential safety scores (99 and 99/100).
Which has better schools, Kippa-Ring or Rothwell?
Rothwell has a higher average school ICSEA (Kippa-Ring 940 vs Rothwell 1078; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kippa-Ring or Rothwell?
Kippa-Ring has the higher transport score (Kippa-Ring 90/100 vs Rothwell 88/100).
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