Kirwan vs Mount Louisa
The verdict
Kirwan rates higher for liveability (86 vs 60). Mount Louisa rates higher for education (41 vs 36). Mount Louisa is closer to the coast (7.2 km vs 9.8 km).
Scores
KirwanMount Louisa
| Kirwan | Mount Louisa | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 33 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 36 | 41 |
| Liveability | 86 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kirwan | Mount Louisa | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,780 | 9,227 |
| Median age | 38 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,673 | $2,072 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.4% | 29.8% |
| Born in Australia | 81.2% | 82.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Kirwan — · Mount Louisa —
Property
| Kirwan | Mount Louisa | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $530 | $570 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Kirwan | Mount Louisa | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 20 | 20 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,575 | 2,579 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 688 | 694 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,813 | 12,813 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kirwan | Mount Louisa | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | 1,008 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kirwan · Mount Louisa
Transport
| Kirwan | Mount Louisa | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 976.6 km | 978.4 km |
Liveability
| Kirwan | Mount Louisa | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.3°C | 31.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 25.2°C | 25.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 23 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.8 km | 7.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1112.1 km | 1114.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 8.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.6 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Kirwan | Mount Louisa | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 20,780 | 9,227 |
| Estimated 2025 | 20,616 | 9,836 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | -0.20% | 1.61% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kirwan or Mount Louisa?
Kirwan and Mount Louisa have similar residential safety scores (20 and 20/100).
Which has better schools, Kirwan or Mount Louisa?
Mount Louisa has a higher average school ICSEA (Kirwan 962 vs Mount Louisa 1008; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kirwan or Mount Louisa?
Kirwan and Mount Louisa have similar transport scores.
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