Kirrawee vs Sutherland
The verdict
Sutherland is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.68M versus $1.79M in Kirrawee. Sutherland rates higher for education (73 vs 68). Kirrawee is closer to the coast (5.1 km vs 6.5 km).
Scores
| Kirrawee | Sutherland | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 88 |
| Transport | 95 | 93 |
| Education | 68 | 73 |
| Liveability | 98 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kirrawee | Sutherland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,007 | 11,570 |
| Median age | 39 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,070 | $1,949 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.5% | 46.3% |
| Born in Australia | 75.0% | 71.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.1 |
Growth: Kirrawee Moderate Growth · Sutherland Moderate Growth
Property
| Kirrawee | Sutherland | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.79M | $1.68M |
| Median unit price | $953K | $810K |
| House price YoY | 8.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kirrawee | Sutherland | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 74 | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 145 | 164 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 73 | 43 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 327 | 441 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,388 | 16,085 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kirrawee | Sutherland | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,061 | 1,079 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kirrawee · Sutherland
Transport
| Kirrawee | Sutherland | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 93 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 62 | 33 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 51 | 53 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 290 m | 100 m |
Liveability
| Kirrawee | Sutherland | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 22 | 16 |
| Parks | 15 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 10 | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.1 km | 6.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.6 km | 22.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.0 km | 8.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.2 km | 10.1 km |
Population & growth
| Kirrawee | Sutherland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,007 | 11,570 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,722 | 12,321 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,647 | 13,294 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.59% | 1.58% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kirrawee or Sutherland?
Kirrawee has the higher residential safety score (Kirrawee 74/100 vs Sutherland 72/100).
Which is more affordable, Kirrawee or Sutherland?
Sutherland is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.68M versus $1.79M.
Which has better schools, Kirrawee or Sutherland?
Sutherland has a higher average school ICSEA (Kirrawee 1061 vs Sutherland 1079; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kirrawee or Sutherland?
Kirrawee has the higher transport score (Kirrawee 95/100 vs Sutherland 93/100).
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