Badger Creek vs Don Valley
The verdict
Badger Creek rates higher for transport (21 vs 0). Badger Creek has a shorter estimated CBD commute (169 vs 180 min).
Scores
Badger CreekDon Valley
| Badger Creek | Don Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 17 |
| Transport | 21 | 0 |
| Education | 38 | 39 |
| Liveability | 21 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Badger Creek | Don Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,610 | 586 |
| Median age | 43 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,481 | $1,760 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.2% | 23.3% |
| Born in Australia | 81.7% | 80.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.8 |
Growth: Badger Creek Moderate Growth · Don Valley Moderate Growth
Property
| Badger Creek | Don Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $690K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -13.3% | 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
| Badger Creek | Don Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 62 | 171 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 62 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 186 | 171 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,360 | 2,389 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Badger Creek | Don Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,006 | 1,006 |
See the full school list on each profile: Badger Creek · Don Valley
Transport
| Badger Creek | Don Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 21 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 5 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 169 | 180 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 18.4 km | 22.0 km |
Liveability
| Badger Creek | Don Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 53.3 km | 54.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 52.2 km | 56.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 28.1 km | 30.5 km |
Population & growth
| Badger Creek | Don Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,610 | 586 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,603 | 591 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,868 | 680 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.11% | 0.21% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Badger Creek or Don Valley?
Badger Creek and Don Valley have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better schools, Badger Creek or Don Valley?
Badger Creek and Don Valley have similar average school ICSEA scores (1006 and 1006).
Which has better public transport, Badger Creek or Don Valley?
Badger Creek has the higher transport score (Badger Creek 21/100 vs Don Valley 0/100).
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