Kirkham vs Narellan
The verdict
Narellan is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $2.61M in Kirkham. Kirkham rates higher for education (57 vs 44). Narellan rates higher for transport (34 vs 24). Narellan is closer to the coast (31.6 km vs 33.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Kirkham rates higher (100 vs 61/100 in Narellan).
Scores
| Kirkham | Narellan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 52 |
| Transport | 24 | 34 |
| Education | 57 | 44 |
| Liveability | 76 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kirkham | Narellan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 690 | 3,358 |
| Median age | 45 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,416 | $1,706 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.7% | 22.8% |
| Born in Australia | 83.3% | 82.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 2.7 |
Growth: Kirkham Moderate Growth · Narellan Moderate Growth
Property
| Kirkham | Narellan | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.61M | $1.04M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $783K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 6.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kirkham | Narellan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 61 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 149 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 298 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 290 | 566 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 870 | 22,692 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kirkham | Narellan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,000 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kirkham · Narellan
Transport
| Kirkham | Narellan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 24 | 34 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 36 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 160 | 155 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.1 km | 6.8 km |
Liveability
| Kirkham | Narellan | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 0 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 13 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.5 km | 31.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 49.2 km | 47.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.3 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Kirkham | Narellan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 690 | 3,358 |
| Estimated 2025 | 734 | 3,571 |
| Projected 2041 | 887 | 4,319 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.56% | 1.55% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kirkham or Narellan?
Kirkham has the higher residential safety score (Kirkham 100/100 vs Narellan 61/100).
Which is more affordable, Kirkham or Narellan?
Narellan is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $2.61M.
Which has better public transport, Kirkham or Narellan?
Narellan has the higher transport score (Kirkham 24/100 vs Narellan 34/100).
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