Algester vs Eight Mile Plains
The verdict
Eight Mile Plains rates higher for education (76 vs 59). Eight Mile Plains is closer to the coast (15.6 km vs 22.4 km).
Scores
AlgesterEight Mile Plains
| Algester | Eight Mile Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 80 |
| Transport | 58 | 62 |
| Education | 59 | 76 |
| Liveability | 93 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Algester | Eight Mile Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,020 | 15,326 |
| Median age | 36 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,716 | $1,917 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.6% | 57.2% |
| Born in Australia | 54.9% | 43.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Algester — · Eight Mile Plains —
Property
| Algester | Eight Mile Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $665 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Algester | Eight Mile Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 931 | 927 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 410 | 418 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Algester | Eight Mile Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,062 | 1,059 |
See the full school list on each profile: Algester · Eight Mile Plains
Transport
| Algester | Eight Mile Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 47 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 60 | 54 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.2 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Algester | Eight Mile Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 13 |
| Parks | 14 | 33 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 52 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.4 km | 15.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.9 km | 13.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.2 km | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| Algester | Eight Mile Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,020 | 15,326 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,072 | 16,640 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.80% | 2.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Algester or Eight Mile Plains?
Algester and Eight Mile Plains have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Algester or Eight Mile Plains?
Algester has a higher average school ICSEA (Algester 1062 vs Eight Mile Plains 1059; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Algester or Eight Mile Plains?
Eight Mile Plains has the higher transport score (Algester 58/100 vs Eight Mile Plains 62/100).
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