Badger Creek vs Don Valley
The verdict
Badger Creek rates higher for transport (21 vs 0). Badger Creek has a shorter estimated CBD commute (140 vs 149 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 | 1,015 |
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) | 140 | 149 |
| 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?
Don Valley has a higher average school ICSEA (Badger Creek 1006 vs Don Valley 1015; national average 1000).
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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