Banksia Park vs Vista
The verdict
Banksia Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $840K versus $934K in Vista. Banksia Park rates higher for liveability (63 vs 43). Vista rates higher for education (60 vs 53). Vista has a shorter estimated CBD commute (59 vs 64 min).
Scores
| Banksia Park | Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 48 |
| Transport | 43 | 42 |
| Education | 53 | 60 |
| Liveability | 63 | 43 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Banksia Park | Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,346 | 1,035 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,799 | $1,820 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.7% | 38.1% |
| Born in Australia | 80.0% | 80.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Banksia Park Stable · Vista Moderate Growth
Property
| Banksia Park | Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $840K | $934K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 9.7% | 18.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $667 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Banksia Park | Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 120 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 90 | 97 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,750 | 1,353 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Banksia Park | Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,018 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Banksia Park · Vista
Transport
| Banksia Park | Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 42 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 64 | 59 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.1 km | 10.9 km |
Liveability
| Banksia Park | Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.2 km | 15.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.5 km | 15.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.0 km | 11.6 km |
Population & growth
| Banksia Park | Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,346 | 1,035 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,458 | 1,057 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,646 | 1,227 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.83% | 0.53% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Banksia Park or Vista?
Banksia Park and Vista have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Banksia Park or Vista?
Banksia Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $840K versus $934K.
Which has better public transport, Banksia Park or Vista?
Banksia Park has the higher transport score (Banksia Park 43/100 vs Vista 42/100).
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