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Kurri Kurri vs Pelaw Main

The verdict

Kurri Kurri is more affordable, with a median house price of $655K versus $703K in Pelaw Main. Kurri Kurri rates higher for liveability (54 vs 42). Pelaw Main is closer to the coast (27.6 km vs 29.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Pelaw Main rates higher (42 vs 19/100 in Kurri Kurri).

Scores

Kurri KurriPelaw Main
Kurri KurriPelaw Main
Overall3931
Transport3423
Education2627
Liveability5442

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Kurri KurriPelaw Main
Population6,1741,080
Median age3839
Median household income (wk)$1,254$1,174
Bachelor degree or higher14.1%15.6%
Born in Australia88.5%91.9%
Avg household size2.42.4

Growth: Kurri Kurri High Growth · Pelaw Main High Growth

Property

Kurri KurriPelaw Main
Median house price$655K$703K
Median unit price$503K$489K
House price YoY11.9%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$530$530
Rental yield (house)4.2%Data not available
Days on market (house)3028

Median price history

Safety

Kurri KurriPelaw Main
Residential safety score1942
Break & enter dwelling /100k421185
Motor vehicle theft /100k745833
Domestic assault /100k939278
Total incidents /100k (all)11,2416,019

Total incidents over time

Schools

Kurri KurriPelaw Main
Total schools31
Government21
Independent00
Average ICSEA934914

See the full school list on each profile: Kurri Kurri · Pelaw Main

Transport

Kurri KurriPelaw Main
Transport score3423
Train stations00
Bus stops4810
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)10.9 km12.9 km

Liveability

Kurri KurriPelaw Main
Summer max temp27.5°C27.5°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets20
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks95
Playgrounds21
Swimming pools1Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)29.1 km27.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)120.3 km117.9 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)1.9 km2.3 km

Population & growth

Kurri KurriPelaw Main
Population (2021)6,1741,080
Estimated 20256,9351,213
Projected 20419,1521,601
Annual growth rate2.95%2.95%

Common questions

Which is safer, Kurri Kurri or Pelaw Main?

Pelaw Main has the higher residential safety score (Kurri Kurri 19/100 vs Pelaw Main 42/100).

Which is more affordable, Kurri Kurri or Pelaw Main?

Kurri Kurri is more affordable, with a median house price of $655K versus $703K.

Which has better schools, Kurri Kurri or Pelaw Main?

Kurri Kurri has a higher average school ICSEA (Kurri Kurri 934 vs Pelaw Main 914; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Kurri Kurri or Pelaw Main?

Kurri Kurri has the higher transport score (Kurri Kurri 34/100 vs Pelaw Main 23/100).

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