Ballard vs Murphys Creek
The verdict
Murphys Creek is closer to the coast (101.9 km vs 108.4 km).
Scores
BallardMurphys Creek
| Ballard | Murphys Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 27 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 53 | 50 |
| Liveability | 30 | 33 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ballard | Murphys Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 167 | 633 |
| Median age | 37 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,825 | $1,740 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.2% | 24.3% |
| Born in Australia | 85.6% | 81.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Growth: Ballard — · Murphys Creek —
Property
| Ballard | Murphys Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Ballard | Murphys Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 599 | 632 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 316 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,567 | 6,567 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ballard | Murphys Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,031 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ballard · Murphys Creek
Transport
| Ballard | Murphys Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 61.9 km | 57.8 km |
Liveability
| Ballard | Murphys Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.8°C | 16.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 720 | 720 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 108.4 km | 101.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 103.2 km | 97.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.5 km | 13.3 km |
Population & growth
| Ballard | Murphys Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 167 | 633 |
| Estimated 2025 | 180 | 683 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.89% | 1.92% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Ballard or Murphys Creek?
Ballard and Murphys Creek have similar transport scores.
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