Aranda vs Bruce
The verdict
Aranda has a shorter estimated CBD commute (27 vs 28 min). On the separate residential safety score, Aranda rates higher (100 vs 70/100 in Bruce).
Scores
ArandaBruce
| Aranda | Bruce | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 71 |
| Transport | 50 | 49 |
| Education | 93 | 90 |
| Liveability | 77 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Aranda | Bruce | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,605 | 7,520 |
| Median age | 42 | 29 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,161 | $2,266 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 74.9% | 70.7% |
| Born in Australia | 71.2% | 58.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.3 |
Growth: Aranda Moderate Growth · Bruce Moderate Growth
Property
| Aranda | Bruce | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Aranda | Bruce | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 38 | 93 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 115 | 239 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 154 | 293 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,612 | 2,819 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Aranda | Bruce | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,130 | 1,193 |
Transport
| Aranda | Bruce | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 49 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 36 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 27 | 28 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Aranda | Bruce | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 8 |
| Parks | 5 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 8 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 111.3 km | 111.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.2 km | 5.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 810 m |
Population & growth
| Aranda | Bruce | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,605 | 7,520 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,666 | 8,094 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,171 | 9,155 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.58% | 1.86% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Aranda or Bruce?
Aranda has the higher residential safety score (Aranda 100/100 vs Bruce 70/100).
Which has better schools, Aranda or Bruce?
Bruce has a higher average school ICSEA (Aranda 1130 vs Bruce 1193; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Aranda or Bruce?
Aranda has the higher transport score (Aranda 50/100 vs Bruce 49/100).
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