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Armstrong Creek vs Breamlea

The verdict

Armstrong Creek rates higher for liveability (64 vs 19). Breamlea rates higher for education (83 vs 66). Breamlea is closer to the coast (580 m vs 7.1 km).

Scores

Armstrong CreekBreamlea
Armstrong CreekBreamlea
Overall5732
Transport430
Education6683
Liveability6419

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

Demographics

Armstrong CreekBreamlea
Population11,247151
Median age3056
Median household income (wk)$2,200$1,542
Bachelor degree or higher42.0%58.3%
Born in Australia78.5%81.5%
Avg household size2.92.2

Growth: Armstrong Creek High Growth · Breamlea High Growth

Property

Armstrong CreekBreamlea
Median house price$668KData not available
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY-3.7%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Armstrong CreekBreamlea
Residential safety score75
Break & enter dwelling /100k3651,325
Motor vehicle theft /100k249Data not available
Domestic assault /100k382Data not available
Total incidents /100k (all)4,9884,636

Total incidents over time

Schools

Armstrong CreekBreamlea
Total schools50
Government30
Independent10
Average ICSEA1,056Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Armstrong Creek · Breamlea

Transport

Armstrong CreekBreamlea
Transport score430
Train stations00
Bus stops480
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)4.1 km10.9 km

Liveability

Armstrong CreekBreamlea
Summer max temp24.8°C24.8°C
Winter max temp14.0°C14.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)540540
Supermarkets40
Cafes & restaurants40
Parks340
Playgrounds82
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs10
Distance to coast (km)7.1 km580 m
Distance to CBD (km)69.8 km73.4 km
Nearest beach (km)7.1 km700 m
Nearest hospital (km)9.1 km15.8 km

Population & growth

Armstrong CreekBreamlea
Population (2021)11,247151
Estimated 202515,639210
Projected 204116,782225
Annual growth rate8.59%8.60%

Common questions

Which has better public transport, Armstrong Creek or Breamlea?

Armstrong Creek has the higher transport score (Armstrong Creek 43/100 vs Breamlea 0/100).

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Data sources

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