Port Kennedy vs Secret Harbour
The verdict
Secret Harbour rates higher for education (43 vs 36). Port Kennedy has a shorter estimated CBD commute (156 vs 167 min).
Scores
Port KennedySecret Harbour
| Port Kennedy | Secret Harbour | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 47 |
| Transport | 27 | 33 |
| Education | 36 | 43 |
| Liveability | 58 | 65 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Port Kennedy | Secret Harbour | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,477 | 12,474 |
| Median age | 36 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,921 | $2,492 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.3% | 24.9% |
| Born in Australia | 65.7% | 62.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.1 |
Growth: Port Kennedy High Growth · Secret Harbour Moderate Growth
Property
| Port Kennedy | Secret Harbour | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Port Kennedy | Secret Harbour | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 312 | 313 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 148 | 152 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,009 | 1,010 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Port Kennedy | Secret Harbour | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 10 | 3 |
| Government | 5 | 3 |
| Independent | 4 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 1,011 |
See the full school list on each profile: Port Kennedy · Secret Harbour
Transport
| Port Kennedy | Secret Harbour | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 27 | 33 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 57 | 52 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 156 | 167 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.4 km | 7.7 km |
Liveability
| Port Kennedy | Secret Harbour | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 4 |
| Parks | 27 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 145 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.9 km | 1.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 48.1 km | 51.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.1 km | 1.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.4 km | 12.9 km |
Population & growth
| Port Kennedy | Secret Harbour | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,477 | 12,474 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,289 | 14,286 |
| Projected 2041 | 20,576 | 15,860 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.47% | 3.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Port Kennedy or Secret Harbour?
Port Kennedy and Secret Harbour have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Port Kennedy or Secret Harbour?
Secret Harbour has a higher average school ICSEA (Port Kennedy 957 vs Secret Harbour 1011; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Port Kennedy or Secret Harbour?
Secret Harbour has the higher transport score (Port Kennedy 27/100 vs Secret Harbour 33/100).
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