South Kingsville vs Spotswood
The verdict
South Kingsville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.06M versus $1.19M in Spotswood. Spotswood rates higher for transport (97 vs 83). Spotswood is closer to the coast (1.7 km vs 2.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, South Kingsville rates higher (80 vs 22/100 in Spotswood).
Scores
| South Kingsville | Spotswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 91 |
| Transport | 83 | 97 |
| Education | 79 | 83 |
| Liveability | 90 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| South Kingsville | Spotswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,156 | 2,820 |
| Median age | 37 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,261 | $2,460 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.9% | 58.4% |
| Born in Australia | 69.2% | 73.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: South Kingsville Moderate Growth · Spotswood Moderate Growth
Property
| South Kingsville | Spotswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.06M | $1.19M |
| Median unit price | $774K | $698K |
| House price YoY | -17.8% | -4.2% |
| 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
Safety
| South Kingsville | Spotswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 80 | 22 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 278 | 851 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 371 | 1,170 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 93 | 390 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,386 | 15,887 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| South Kingsville | Spotswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,109 |
See the full school list on each profile: South Kingsville · Spotswood
Transport
| South Kingsville | Spotswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 37 | 22 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 190 m |
Liveability
| South Kingsville | Spotswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 6 |
| Parks | 1 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.8 km | 1.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.2 km | 6.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.0 km | 2.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 3.7 km |
Population & growth
| South Kingsville | Spotswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,156 | 2,820 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,309 | 3,020 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,657 | 3,475 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.73% | 1.73% |
Common questions
Which is safer, South Kingsville or Spotswood?
South Kingsville has the higher residential safety score (South Kingsville 80/100 vs Spotswood 22/100).
Which is more affordable, South Kingsville or Spotswood?
South Kingsville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.06M versus $1.19M.
Which has better public transport, South Kingsville or Spotswood?
Spotswood has the higher transport score (South Kingsville 83/100 vs Spotswood 97/100).
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