Arundel vs Biggera Waters
The verdict
Arundel rates higher for transport (74 vs 50). Biggera Waters rates higher for liveability (87 vs 79). Biggera Waters is closer to the coast (140 m vs 2.3 km).
Scores
ArundelBiggera Waters
| Arundel | Biggera Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 65 |
| Transport | 74 | 50 |
| Education | 62 | 56 |
| Liveability | 79 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Arundel | Biggera Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,171 | 9,973 |
| Median age | 41 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,682 | $1,314 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.8% | 31.4% |
| Born in Australia | 59.5% | 57.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Growth: Arundel — · Biggera Waters —
Property
| Arundel | Biggera Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $800 | 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
Safety
| Arundel | Biggera Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 618 | 612 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 376 | 371 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,113 | 6,113 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Arundel | Biggera Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,070 | 1,033 |
See the full school list on each profile: Arundel · Biggera Waters
Transport
| Arundel | Biggera Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 74 | 50 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 1 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 3.6 km |
Liveability
| Arundel | Biggera Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.4°C | 28.4°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,340 | 1,340 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 9 |
| Parks | 24 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 38 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.3 km | 140 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 61.8 km | 62.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.6 km | 2.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Arundel | Biggera Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,171 | 9,973 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,947 | 10,901 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.69% | 2.25% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Arundel or Biggera Waters?
Arundel and Biggera Waters have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better schools, Arundel or Biggera Waters?
Arundel has a higher average school ICSEA (Arundel 1070 vs Biggera Waters 1033; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Arundel or Biggera Waters?
Arundel has the higher transport score (Arundel 74/100 vs Biggera Waters 50/100).
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