Kurri Kurri vs Weston
The verdict
Weston is more affordable, with a median house price of $627K versus $655K in Kurri Kurri. Kurri Kurri rates higher for liveability (54 vs 47). Kurri Kurri is closer to the coast (29.1 km vs 31.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Weston rates higher (29 vs 19/100 in Kurri Kurri).
Scores
| Kurri Kurri | Weston | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 34 |
| Transport | 34 | 31 |
| Education | 26 | 23 |
| Liveability | 54 | 47 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kurri Kurri | Weston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,174 | 4,088 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,254 | $1,343 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 14.1% | 11.8% |
| Born in Australia | 88.5% | 89.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Growth: Kurri Kurri High Growth · Weston High Growth
Property
| Kurri Kurri | Weston | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $655K | $627K |
| Median unit price | $503K | $419K |
| House price YoY | 11.9% | 7.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $530 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kurri Kurri | Weston | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 19 | 29 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 421 | 489 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 745 | 489 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 939 | 563 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,241 | 8,170 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kurri Kurri | Weston | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 934 | 881 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kurri Kurri · Weston
Transport
| Kurri Kurri | Weston | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 34 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.9 km | 10.2 km |
Liveability
| Kurri Kurri | Weston | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 9 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 29.1 km | 31.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 120.3 km | 120.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.9 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Kurri Kurri | Weston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,174 | 4,088 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,935 | 4,592 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,152 | 6,060 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.95% | 2.95% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kurri Kurri or Weston?
Weston has the higher residential safety score (Kurri Kurri 19/100 vs Weston 29/100).
Which is more affordable, Kurri Kurri or Weston?
Weston is more affordable, with a median house price of $627K versus $655K.
Which has better schools, Kurri Kurri or Weston?
Kurri Kurri has a higher average school ICSEA (Kurri Kurri 934 vs Weston 881; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kurri Kurri or Weston?
Kurri Kurri has the higher transport score (Kurri Kurri 34/100 vs Weston 31/100).
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