Banksia Beach vs Bongaree
The verdict
Banksia Beach rates higher for education (42 vs 37). Bongaree rates higher for liveability (68 vs 57). Bongaree has a shorter estimated CBD commute (149 vs 160 min).
Scores
Banksia BeachBongaree
| Banksia Beach | Bongaree | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 46 |
| Transport | 26 | 31 |
| Education | 42 | 37 |
| Liveability | 57 | 68 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Banksia Beach | Bongaree | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,180 | 8,162 |
| Median age | 59 | 67 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,283 | $826 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.6% | 20.0% |
| Born in Australia | 72.9% | 71.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 1.8 |
Growth: Banksia Beach — · Bongaree —
Property
| Banksia Beach | Bongaree | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $850 | 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
| Banksia Beach | Bongaree | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 446 | 453 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 209 | 208 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,716 | 4,716 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Banksia Beach | Bongaree | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 962 |
See the full school list on each profile: Banksia Beach · Bongaree
Transport
| Banksia Beach | Bongaree | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 26 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 42 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 160 | 149 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 19.2 km | 18.3 km |
Liveability
| Banksia Beach | Bongaree | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 7 |
| Parks | 31 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.0 km | 750 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 49.2 km | 45.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.8 km | 2.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 18.2 km | 17.7 km |
Population & growth
| Banksia Beach | Bongaree | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,180 | 8,162 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,659 | 8,707 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.63% | 1.63% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Banksia Beach or Bongaree?
Banksia Beach and Bongaree have similar residential safety scores (99 and 99/100).
Which has better schools, Banksia Beach or Bongaree?
Banksia Beach has a higher average school ICSEA (Banksia Beach 999 vs Bongaree 962; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Banksia Beach or Bongaree?
Bongaree has the higher transport score (Banksia Beach 26/100 vs Bongaree 31/100).
Try another comparison
Compare two suburbs
Banksia Beach
vs