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Appleby vs Bective

The verdict

Appleby is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.00M versus $2.08M in Bective. Appleby rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Bective rates higher for education (42 vs 29). Appleby is closer to the coast (201.0 km vs 206.6 km).

Scores

ApplebyBective
ApplebyBective
Overall2315
Transport350
Education2942
Liveability77

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

ApplebyBective
Population35194
Median age4149
Median household income (wk)$1,812$1,575
Bachelor degree or higher23.5%26.0%
Born in Australia100.0%92.3%
Avg household size3.52.4

Growth: Appleby Stable · Bective Stable

Property

ApplebyBective
Median house price$2.00M$2.08M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$500$500
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

ApplebyBective
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k2,8570
Motor vehicle theft /100k2,8570
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)8,5712,577

Total incidents over time

Schools

ApplebyBective
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Appleby · Bective

Transport

ApplebyBective
Transport score350
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)4.4 km10.9 km

Liveability

ApplebyBective
Summer max temp32.0°C32.0°C
Winter max temp16.5°C16.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)670670
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)201.0 km206.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)325.6 km322.2 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)15.8 km21.0 km

Population & growth

ApplebyBective
Population (2021)35194
Estimated 202537204
Projected 204138212
Annual growth rate1.40%1.26%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Appleby or Bective?

Appleby is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.00M versus $2.08M.

Which has better public transport, Appleby or Bective?

Appleby has the higher transport score (Appleby 35/100 vs Bective 0/100).

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Data sources

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