Ambarvale vs Bradbury
The verdict
Bradbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $950K versus $960K in Ambarvale. Ambarvale rates higher for transport (76 vs 64). Bradbury has a shorter estimated CBD commute (118 vs 121 min). On the separate residential safety score, Bradbury rates higher (55 vs 45/100 in Ambarvale).
Scores
| Ambarvale | Bradbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 66 |
| Transport | 76 | 64 |
| Education | 43 | 46 |
| Liveability | 85 | 85 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ambarvale | Bradbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,254 | 9,433 |
| Median age | 34 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,431 | $1,557 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.3% | 26.7% |
| Born in Australia | 67.0% | 70.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Ambarvale High Growth · Bradbury Moderate Growth
Property
| Ambarvale | Bradbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $960K | $950K |
| Median unit price | $614K | $644K |
| House price YoY | 12.9% | 17.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | 47 |
Median price history
Safety
| Ambarvale | Bradbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 45 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 221 | 138 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 152 | 138 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 882 | 859 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,093 | 4,177 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ambarvale | Bradbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 931 | 1,014 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ambarvale · Bradbury
Transport
| Ambarvale | Bradbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 53 | 64 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 121 | 118 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Ambarvale | Bradbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 11 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.7 km | 22.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 44.8 km | 43.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 1.2 km |
Population & growth
| Ambarvale | Bradbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,254 | 9,433 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,750 | 9,803 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,372 | 10,552 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.67% | 0.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ambarvale or Bradbury?
Bradbury has the higher residential safety score (Ambarvale 45/100 vs Bradbury 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Ambarvale or Bradbury?
Bradbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $950K versus $960K.
Which has better schools, Ambarvale or Bradbury?
Bradbury has a higher average school ICSEA (Ambarvale 931 vs Bradbury 1014; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ambarvale or Bradbury?
Ambarvale has the higher transport score (Ambarvale 76/100 vs Bradbury 64/100).
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