Banksmeadow vs Eastgardens
The verdict
Eastgardens rates higher for transport (75 vs 56). Banksmeadow is closer to the coast (530 m vs 2.3 km).
Scores
BanksmeadowEastgardens
| Banksmeadow | Eastgardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 83 |
| Transport | 56 | 75 |
| Education | 79 | 83 |
| Liveability | 85 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Banksmeadow | Eastgardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 508 | 4,086 |
| Median age | 33 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,225 | $2,232 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.8% | 55.3% |
| Born in Australia | 33.1% | 38.0% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Banksmeadow Moderate Growth · Eastgardens Moderate Growth
Property
| Banksmeadow | Eastgardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $2.64M |
| Median unit price | $843K | $1.08M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,090 | $1,470 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 47 |
Median price history
Safety
| Banksmeadow | Eastgardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 147 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,969 | 122 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 465 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,433 | 14,611 |
Banksmeadow is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Banksmeadow | Eastgardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Banksmeadow · Eastgardens
Transport
| Banksmeadow | Eastgardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 75 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 40 | 37 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.0 km | 4.3 km |
Liveability
| Banksmeadow | Eastgardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 3 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 530 m | 2.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.4 km | 8.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.8 km | 2.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.9 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| Banksmeadow | Eastgardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 508 | 4,086 |
| Estimated 2025 | 642 | 4,593 |
| Projected 2041 | 571 | 4,676 |
| Annual growth rate | 6.03% | 2.97% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Banksmeadow or Eastgardens?
Eastgardens has the higher transport score (Banksmeadow 56/100 vs Eastgardens 75/100).
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