Austral vs Badgerys Creek
The verdict
Austral is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $11.75M in Badgerys Creek. Austral rates higher for liveability (42 vs 16). Austral is closer to the coast (30.9 km vs 37.9 km).
Scores
| Austral | Badgerys Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 26 |
| Transport | 44 | 19 |
| Education | 57 | 46 |
| Liveability | 42 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Austral | Badgerys Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,847 | 168 |
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,168 | $1,271 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.7% | 25.9% |
| Born in Australia | 50.3% | 51.2% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3 |
Growth: Austral High Growth · Badgerys Creek High Growth
Property
| Austral | Badgerys Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.09M | $11.75M |
| Median unit price | $783K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 54.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Austral | Badgerys Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 21 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 292 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 380 | 1,786 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,081 | 595 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,456 | 13,095 |
Badgerys Creek is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Austral | Badgerys Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,062 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Austral · Badgerys Creek
Transport
| Austral | Badgerys Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 44 | 19 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 55 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 103 | 116 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 9.9 km |
Liveability
| Austral | Badgerys Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 30.9 km | 37.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 37.2 km | 42.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.3 km | 13.9 km |
Population & growth
| Austral | Badgerys Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,847 | 168 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,264 | 168 |
| Projected 2041 | 42,924 | 1,053 |
| Annual growth rate | 15.69% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Austral or Badgerys Creek?
Austral is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $11.75M.
Which has better public transport, Austral or Badgerys Creek?
Austral has the higher transport score (Austral 44/100 vs Badgerys Creek 19/100).
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