Athol Park vs St Clair
The verdict
Athol Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $884K versus $1.17M in St Clair. St Clair rates higher for education (75 vs 62). St Clair has a shorter estimated CBD commute (38 vs 41 min). On the separate residential safety score, St Clair rates higher (77 vs 52/100 in Athol Park).
Scores
| Athol Park | St Clair | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 80 |
| Transport | 82 | 83 |
| Education | 62 | 75 |
| Liveability | 79 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Athol Park | St Clair | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,023 | 2,634 |
| Median age | 34 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,380 | $1,890 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.6% | 53.5% |
| Born in Australia | 44.4% | 59.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.3 |
Growth: Athol Park Moderate Growth · St Clair Moderate Growth
Property
| Athol Park | St Clair | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $884K | $1.17M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -1.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $610 | $630 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Athol Park | St Clair | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 52 | 77 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 346 | 228 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 247 | 114 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,970 | 9,947 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Athol Park | St Clair | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 974 |
See the full school list on each profile: Athol Park · St Clair
Transport
| Athol Park | St Clair | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 83 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 41 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 550 m |
Liveability
| Athol Park | St Clair | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 1 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.3 km | 3.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.6 km | 8.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.0 km | 5.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Athol Park | St Clair | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,023 | 2,634 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,132 | 2,776 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,341 | 3,048 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.32% | 1.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Athol Park or St Clair?
St Clair has the higher residential safety score (Athol Park 52/100 vs St Clair 77/100).
Which is more affordable, Athol Park or St Clair?
Athol Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $884K versus $1.17M.
Which has better public transport, Athol Park or St Clair?
St Clair has the higher transport score (Athol Park 82/100 vs St Clair 83/100).
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