Abbotsbury vs Bossley Park
The verdict
Bossley Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.40M versus $1.80M in Abbotsbury. Bossley Park rates higher for transport (46 vs 31). Bossley Park is closer to the coast (27.4 km vs 28.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bossley Park rates higher (100 vs 69/100 in Abbotsbury).
Scores
| Abbotsbury | Bossley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 59 |
| Transport | 31 | 46 |
| Education | 52 | 48 |
| Liveability | 66 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Abbotsbury | Bossley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,200 | 15,492 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,621 | $1,542 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.7% | 31.9% |
| Born in Australia | 61.0% | 41.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.3 |
Growth: Abbotsbury Stable · Bossley Park Stable
Property
| Abbotsbury | Bossley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.80M | $1.40M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $885K |
| House price YoY | 6.5% | 12.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $730 | $730 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 53 | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| Abbotsbury | Bossley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 286 | 52 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 167 | 90 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 190 | 284 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,952 | 1,898 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Abbotsbury | Bossley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 950 |
See the full school list on each profile: Abbotsbury · Bossley Park
Transport
| Abbotsbury | Bossley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 31 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 68 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 90 | 84 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.7 km | 6.2 km |
Liveability
| Abbotsbury | Bossley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 4 |
| Parks | 9 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.9 km | 27.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 31.9 km | 29.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 1.8 km |
Population & growth
| Abbotsbury | Bossley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,200 | 15,492 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,177 | 15,407 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,273 | 15,761 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.14% | -0.14% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Abbotsbury or Bossley Park?
Bossley Park has the higher residential safety score (Abbotsbury 69/100 vs Bossley Park 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Abbotsbury or Bossley Park?
Bossley Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.40M versus $1.80M.
Which has better public transport, Abbotsbury or Bossley Park?
Bossley Park has the higher transport score (Abbotsbury 31/100 vs Bossley Park 46/100).
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