Ashmore vs Benowa
The verdict
Ashmore rates higher for transport (58 vs 43). Benowa rates higher for education (67 vs 58). Ashmore has a shorter estimated CBD commute (178 vs 183 min).
Scores
AshmoreBenowa
| Ashmore | Benowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 69 |
| Transport | 58 | 43 |
| Education | 58 | 67 |
| Liveability | 94 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ashmore | Benowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,415 | 9,889 |
| Median age | 43 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,581 | $1,918 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.5% | 44.2% |
| Born in Australia | 62.5% | 57.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Ashmore — · Benowa —
Property
| Ashmore | Benowa | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $1,000 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ashmore | Benowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 612 | 617 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 379 | 374 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,598 | 8,598 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ashmore | Benowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,050 | 1,075 |
Transport
| Ashmore | Benowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 43 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 52 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 178 | 183 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 3.8 km |
Liveability
| Ashmore | Benowa | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 3 |
| Parks | 25 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 152 | 27 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.7 km | 4.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 67.3 km | 69.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.7 km | 4.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 740 m |
Population & growth
| Ashmore | Benowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,415 | 9,889 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,673 | 10,630 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.52% | 1.82% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ashmore or Benowa?
Ashmore and Benowa have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better schools, Ashmore or Benowa?
Benowa has a higher average school ICSEA (Ashmore 1050 vs Benowa 1075; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ashmore or Benowa?
Ashmore has the higher transport score (Ashmore 58/100 vs Benowa 43/100).
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