Baldivis vs Scarborough
The verdict
Scarborough rates higher for transport (70 vs 25). Scarborough is closer to the coast (1.0 km vs 8.1 km).
Scores
BaldivisScarborough
| Baldivis | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 79 |
| Transport | 25 | 70 |
| Education | 41 | 79 |
| Liveability | 81 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Baldivis | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,697 | 17,605 |
| Median age | 31 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,096 | $2,107 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.4% | 51.9% |
| Born in Australia | 63.3% | 62.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.1 |
Growth: Baldivis High Growth · Scarborough Moderate Growth
Property
| Baldivis | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Baldivis | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 313 | 312 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 151 | 148 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,011 | 1,011 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Baldivis | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 13 | 2 |
| Government | 10 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,004 | 1,109 |
See the full school list on each profile: Baldivis · Scarborough
Transport
| Baldivis | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 25 | 70 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 155 | 64 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 139 | 44 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.9 km | 3.7 km |
Liveability
| Baldivis | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 17 |
| Parks | 112 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 70 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.1 km | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 42.2 km | 10.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.0 km | 980 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.0 km | 9.2 km |
Population & growth
| Baldivis | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 37,697 | 17,605 |
| Estimated 2025 | 54,517 | 19,807 |
| Projected 2041 | 119,677 | 20,795 |
| Annual growth rate | 9.66% | 2.99% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Baldivis or Scarborough?
Baldivis and Scarborough have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Baldivis or Scarborough?
Scarborough has a higher average school ICSEA (Baldivis 1004 vs Scarborough 1109; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Baldivis or Scarborough?
Scarborough has the higher transport score (Baldivis 25/100 vs Scarborough 70/100).
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