Ainslie vs Downer
The verdict
Ainslie rates higher for liveability (84 vs 79). Ainslie is closer to the coast (105.6 km vs 106.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Ainslie rates higher (59 vs 40/100 in Downer).
Scores
AinslieDowner
| Ainslie | Downer | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 76 |
| Transport | 56 | 57 |
| Education | 95 | 95 |
| Liveability | 84 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ainslie | Downer | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,376 | 4,296 |
| Median age | 42 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,434 | $2,267 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.9% | 70.3% |
| Born in Australia | 74.9% | 67.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Ainslie High Growth · Downer High Growth
Property
| Ainslie | Downer | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Downer | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | 40 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 279 | 512 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 205 | 209 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 242 | 209 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,051 | 3,468 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ainslie | Downer | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,140 | Data not available |
Transport
| Ainslie | Downer | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 20 | 25 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Ainslie | Downer | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 1 |
| Parks | 27 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 94 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 105.6 km | 106.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.6 km | 4.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.4 km | 5.0 km |
Population & growth
| Ainslie | Downer | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,376 | 4,296 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,498 | 4,567 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,073 | 5,652 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.56% | 1.54% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ainslie or Downer?
Ainslie has the higher residential safety score (Ainslie 59/100 vs Downer 40/100).
Which has better public transport, Ainslie or Downer?
Downer has the higher transport score (Ainslie 56/100 vs Downer 57/100).
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