Arthurs Creek vs Strathewen
The verdict
Arthurs Creek rates higher for education (59 vs 46). Arthurs Creek is closer to the coast (38.7 km vs 44.3 km).
Scores
Arthurs CreekStrathewen
| Arthurs Creek | Strathewen | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 20 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 59 | 46 |
| Liveability | 19 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Arthurs Creek | Strathewen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 478 | 198 |
| Median age | 52 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,214 | $2,094 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.0% | 22.1% |
| Born in Australia | 82.6% | 76.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Arthurs Creek Stable · Strathewen Stable
Property
| Arthurs Creek | Strathewen | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Arthurs Creek | Strathewen | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 1,010 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 209 | 505 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,464 | 2,525 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Arthurs Creek | Strathewen | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 1,050 |
See the full school list on each profile: Arthurs Creek · Strathewen
Transport
| Arthurs Creek | Strathewen | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 117 | 134 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.4 km | 13.1 km |
Liveability
| Arthurs Creek | Strathewen | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 38.7 km | 44.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 35.0 km | 40.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.7 km | 26.0 km |
Population & growth
| Arthurs Creek | Strathewen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 478 | 198 |
| Estimated 2025 | 479 | 198 |
| Projected 2041 | 521 | 216 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.05% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Arthurs Creek or Strathewen?
Strathewen has a higher average school ICSEA (Arthurs Creek 989 vs Strathewen 1050; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Arthurs Creek or Strathewen?
Arthurs Creek and Strathewen have similar transport scores.
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