Austral vs Middleton Grange
The verdict
Austral is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.18M in Middleton Grange. Austral rates higher for transport (44 vs 29). Middleton Grange rates higher for liveability (75 vs 42). Middleton Grange is closer to the coast (28.2 km vs 30.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Middleton Grange rates higher (100 vs 21/100 in Austral).
Scores
| Austral | Middleton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 52 |
| Transport | 44 | 29 |
| Education | 57 | 53 |
| Liveability | 42 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Austral | Middleton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,847 | 7,043 |
| Median age | 31 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,168 | $2,344 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.7% | 38.9% |
| Born in Australia | 50.3% | 55.2% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.6 |
Growth: Austral High Growth · Middleton Grange Stable
Property
| Austral | Middleton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.02M | $1.18M |
| Median unit price | $610K | $900K |
| House price YoY | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $780 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Austral | Middleton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 21 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 292 | 14 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 380 | 71 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,081 | 256 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,967 | 1,888 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Austral | Middleton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 3 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,050 | 1,044 |
See the full school list on each profile: Austral · Middleton Grange
Transport
| Austral | Middleton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 44 | 29 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 55 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 124 | 114 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 5.5 km |
Liveability
| Austral | Middleton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 1 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 30.9 km | 28.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 37.2 km | 33.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.3 km | 8.1 km |
Population & growth
| Austral | Middleton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,847 | 7,043 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,264 | 7,379 |
| Projected 2041 | 42,924 | 7,321 |
| Annual growth rate | 15.69% | 1.17% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Austral or Middleton Grange?
Middleton Grange has the higher residential safety score (Austral 21/100 vs Middleton Grange 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Austral or Middleton Grange?
Austral is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.18M.
Which has better schools, Austral or Middleton Grange?
Austral has a higher average school ICSEA (Austral 1050 vs Middleton Grange 1044; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Austral or Middleton Grange?
Austral has the higher transport score (Austral 44/100 vs Middleton Grange 29/100).
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