Ballajura vs Scarborough
The verdict
Scarborough rates higher for education (79 vs 51). Scarborough is closer to the coast (1.0 km vs 13.6 km).
Scores
BallajuraScarborough
| Ballajura | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 79 |
| Transport | 70 | 70 |
| Education | 51 | 79 |
| Liveability | 67 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ballajura | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,459 | 17,605 |
| Median age | 37 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,726 | $2,107 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.9% | 51.9% |
| Born in Australia | 59.4% | 62.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.1 |
Growth: Ballajura High Growth · Scarborough Moderate Growth
Property
| Ballajura | 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
| Ballajura | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 314 | 312 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 152 | 148 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,008 | 1,011 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ballajura | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 2 |
| Government | 5 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 1,109 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ballajura · Scarborough
Transport
| Ballajura | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 70 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 77 | 64 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 50 | 44 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 3.7 km |
Liveability
| Ballajura | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 17 |
| Parks | 28 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.6 km | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.7 km | 10.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 980 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.3 km | 9.2 km |
Population & growth
| Ballajura | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,459 | 17,605 |
| Estimated 2025 | 19,120 | 19,807 |
| Projected 2041 | 24,282 | 20,795 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.88% | 2.99% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ballajura or Scarborough?
Ballajura and Scarborough have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Ballajura or Scarborough?
Scarborough has a higher average school ICSEA (Ballajura 985 vs Scarborough 1109; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ballajura or Scarborough?
Ballajura and Scarborough have similar transport scores.
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