Algester vs Doolandella
The verdict
Algester rates higher for liveability (93 vs 84). Algester is closer to the coast (22.4 km vs 25.9 km).
Scores
AlgesterDoolandella
| Algester | Doolandella | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 65 |
| Transport | 58 | 50 |
| Education | 59 | 59 |
| Liveability | 93 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Algester | Doolandella | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,020 | 7,123 |
| Median age | 36 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,716 | $1,882 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.6% | 40.9% |
| Born in Australia | 54.9% | 46.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.2 |
Growth: Algester — · Doolandella —
Property
| Algester | Doolandella | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $620 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Algester | Doolandella | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 931 | 927 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 410 | 421 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Algester | Doolandella | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,062 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Algester · Doolandella
Transport
| Algester | Doolandella | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 50 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 60 | 61 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.2 km | 4.2 km |
Liveability
| Algester | Doolandella | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 14 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.4 km | 25.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.9 km | 16.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.2 km | 8.6 km |
Population & growth
| Algester | Doolandella | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,020 | 7,123 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,072 | 8,127 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.80% | 3.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Algester or Doolandella?
Algester and Doolandella have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better public transport, Algester or Doolandella?
Algester has the higher transport score (Algester 58/100 vs Doolandella 50/100).
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