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Backmede vs Stratheden

The verdict

Stratheden is more affordable, with a median house price of $767K versus $910K in Backmede. Backmede is closer to the coast (51.3 km vs 58.2 km).

Scores

BackmedeStratheden
BackmedeStratheden
Overall1413
Transport00
Education3531
Liveability1010

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

BackmedeStratheden
Population153220
Median age4647
Median household income (wk)$1,843$1,235
Bachelor degree or higher25.0%19.3%
Born in Australia89.5%88.2%
Avg household size2.82.4

Growth: Backmede Stable · Stratheden Stable

Property

BackmedeStratheden
Median house price$910K$767K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$550$550
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)2219

Median price history

Safety

BackmedeStratheden
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k654455
Motor vehicle theft /100k654455
Domestic assault /100k0455
Total incidents /100k (all)1,9612,727

Total incidents over time

Schools

BackmedeStratheden
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available934

See the full school list on each profile: Backmede · Stratheden

Transport

BackmedeStratheden
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)11.7 km15.2 km

Liveability

BackmedeStratheden
Summer max temp31.0°C31.0°C
Winter max temp21.0°C21.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,0501,050
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)51.3 km58.2 km
Distance to CBD (km)594.5 km593.1 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)11.6 km14.8 km

Population & growth

BackmedeStratheden
Population (2021)153220
Estimated 2025158228
Projected 2041157226
Annual growth rate0.81%0.90%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Backmede or Stratheden?

Stratheden is more affordable, with a median house price of $767K versus $910K.

Which has better public transport, Backmede or Stratheden?

Backmede and Stratheden have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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