Alphington vs Preston
The verdict
Preston is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.21M versus $2.14M in Alphington. Alphington rates higher for education (91 vs 84). Alphington is closer to the coast (10.2 km vs 12.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Alphington rates higher (56 vs 29/100 in Preston).
Scores
| Alphington | Preston | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 95 |
| Transport | 98 | 100 |
| Education | 91 | 84 |
| Liveability | 95 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Alphington | Preston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,702 | 33,790 |
| Median age | 39 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,429 | $1,844 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.4% | 58.6% |
| Born in Australia | 74.3% | 63.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Growth: Alphington High Growth · Preston High Growth
Property
| Alphington | Preston | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.14M | $1.21M |
| Median unit price | $732K | $585K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 8.9% |
| 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
Safety
| Alphington | Preston | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 56 | 29 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 579 | 1,000 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 596 | 917 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 88 | 275 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,208 | 15,750 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Alphington | Preston | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 16 |
| Government | 1 | 10 |
| Independent | 1 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,154 | 1,079 |
See the full school list on each profile: Alphington · Preston
Transport
| Alphington | Preston | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 100 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 28 | 164 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 40 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 22 | 26 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 220 m | 130 m |
Liveability
| Alphington | Preston | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 13 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 107 |
| Parks | 10 | 32 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 22 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 41 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.2 km | 12.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.0 km | 8.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| Alphington | Preston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,702 | 33,790 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,130 | 37,662 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,692 | 45,580 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.83% | 2.75% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Alphington or Preston?
Alphington has the higher residential safety score (Alphington 56/100 vs Preston 29/100).
Which is more affordable, Alphington or Preston?
Preston is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.21M versus $2.14M.
Which has better schools, Alphington or Preston?
Alphington has a higher average school ICSEA (Alphington 1154 vs Preston 1079; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Alphington or Preston?
Preston has the higher transport score (Alphington 98/100 vs Preston 100/100).
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