Acton Park vs Roches Beach
The verdict
Roches Beach rates higher for liveability (64 vs 53). Roches Beach is closer to the coast (630 m vs 2.0 km).
Scores
Acton ParkRoches Beach
| Acton Park | Roches Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 52 |
| Transport | 34 | 34 |
| Education | 59 | 60 |
| Liveability | 53 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Acton Park | Roches Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,293 | 220 |
| Median age | 43 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,788 | $2,333 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.5% | 51.5% |
| Born in Australia | 87.9% | 81.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.9 |
Growth: Acton Park Moderate Growth · Roches Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Acton Park | Roches Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Acton Park | Roches Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| Acton Park | Roches Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Acton Park · Roches Beach
Transport
| Acton Park | Roches Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 34 | 34 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 38 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 49 | 53 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Acton Park | Roches Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.8°C | 21.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 570 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 45 | 12 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 630 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.5 km | 13.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.5 km | 1.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.7 km | 14.0 km |
Population & growth
| Acton Park | Roches Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,293 | 220 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,346 | 225 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,653 | 255 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.57% | 0.56% |
Common questions
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