Ainslie vs City
The verdict
City rates higher for transport (63 vs 56). City has a shorter estimated CBD commute (12 vs 20 min).
Scores
AinslieCity
| Ainslie | City | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 79 |
| Transport | 56 | 63 |
| Education | 95 | 94 |
| Liveability | 84 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ainslie | City | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,376 | 4,835 |
| Median age | 42 | 27 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,434 | $2,232 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.9% | 69.1% |
| Born in Australia | 74.9% | 44.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 1.7 |
Growth: Ainslie High Growth · City High Growth
Property
| Ainslie | City | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Ainslie | City | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 279 | 103 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 205 | 620 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 242 | 972 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,051 | 27,198 |
City is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ainslie | City | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,140 | Data not available |
Transport
| Ainslie | City | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 63 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 20 | 12 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Ainslie | City | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 135 |
| Parks | 27 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 94 | 10 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 105.6 km | 106.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.6 km | 90 m |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.4 km | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| Ainslie | City | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,376 | 4,835 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,498 | 5,290 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,073 | 6,362 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.56% | 2.27% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Ainslie or City?
City has the higher transport score (Ainslie 56/100 vs City 63/100).
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