Applethorpe vs Cannon Creek (Southern Downs)
The verdict
Applethorpe rates higher for education (38 vs 30). Cannon Creek (Southern Downs) rates higher for liveability (30 vs 25). Applethorpe is closer to the coast (153.9 km vs 159.6 km).
Scores
ApplethorpeCannon Creek (Southern Downs)
| Applethorpe | Cannon Creek (Southern Downs) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 20 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 38 | 30 |
| Liveability | 25 | 30 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Applethorpe | Cannon Creek (Southern Downs) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 571 | 67 |
| Median age | 44 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,408 | $949 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.0% | 14.3% |
| Born in Australia | 77.6% | 65.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Applethorpe — · Cannon Creek (Southern Downs) —
Property
| Applethorpe | Cannon Creek (Southern Downs) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Applethorpe | Cannon Creek (Southern Downs) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 350 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 175 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,447 | 4,447 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Applethorpe | Cannon Creek (Southern Downs) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 975 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Applethorpe · Cannon Creek (Southern Downs)
Transport
| Applethorpe | Cannon Creek (Southern Downs) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 126.5 km | 128.5 km |
Liveability
| Applethorpe | Cannon Creek (Southern Downs) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 16.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,050 | 720 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 153.9 km | 159.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 166.5 km | 169.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.1 km | 8.1 km |
Population & growth
| Applethorpe | Cannon Creek (Southern Downs) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 571 | 67 |
| Estimated 2025 | 594 | 70 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.99% | 1.10% |
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