Australind vs Scarborough
The verdict
Scarborough rates higher for transport (70 vs 28). Scarborough is closer to the coast (1.0 km vs 3.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Scarborough rates higher (70 vs 5/100 in Australind).
Scores
| Australind | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 79 |
| Transport | 28 | 70 |
| Education | 39 | 79 |
| Liveability | 68 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Australind | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,988 | 17,605 |
| Median age | 36 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,856 | $2,107 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.5% | 51.9% |
| Born in Australia | 76.4% | 62.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Growth: Australind High Growth · Scarborough Moderate Growth
Property
| Australind | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Data not available | 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
| Australind | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 4,535 | 312 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,139 | 148 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 16,193 | 1,011 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,294 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Australind | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 2 |
| Government | 6 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 1,109 |
See the full school list on each profile: Australind · Scarborough
Transport
| Australind | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 28 | 70 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 84 | 64 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | 44 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.2 km | 3.7 km |
Liveability
| Australind | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 750 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 17 |
| Parks | 26 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 85 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.9 km | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 148.7 km | 10.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.3 km | 980 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.6 km | 9.2 km |
Population & growth
| Australind | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,988 | 17,605 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17,390 | 19,807 |
| Projected 2041 | 23,968 | 20,795 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.12% | 2.99% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Australind or Scarborough?
Scarborough has the higher residential safety score (Australind 5/100 vs Scarborough 70/100).
Which has better schools, Australind or Scarborough?
Scarborough has a higher average school ICSEA (Australind 990 vs Scarborough 1109; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Australind or Scarborough?
Scarborough has the higher transport score (Australind 28/100 vs Scarborough 70/100).
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