Amherst vs Talbot
The verdict
Talbot rates higher for transport (73 vs 0). Talbot is closer to the coast (116.4 km vs 122.4 km).
Scores
AmherstTalbot
| Amherst | Talbot | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 11 | 41 |
| Transport | 0 | 73 |
| Education | 17 | 30 |
| Liveability | 16 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Amherst | Talbot | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 63 | 452 |
| Median age | 57 | 59 |
| Median household income (wk) | $850 | $793 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | 15.6% |
| Born in Australia | 76.2% | 75.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 1.9 |
Growth: Amherst Stable · Talbot Stable
Property
| Amherst | Talbot | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Amherst | Talbot | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,587 | 664 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 221 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 442 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,349 | 2,655 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Amherst | Talbot | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 946 |
Transport
| Amherst | Talbot | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 73 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.2 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Amherst | Talbot | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.2°C | 10.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 690 | 690 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 122.4 km | 116.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 138.0 km | 132.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 49.7 km | 44.0 km |
Population & growth
| Amherst | Talbot | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 63 | 452 |
| Estimated 2025 | 66 | 471 |
| Projected 2041 | 69 | 497 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.17% | 1.03% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Amherst or Talbot?
Talbot has the higher transport score (Amherst 0/100 vs Talbot 73/100).
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