Bardon vs Toowong
The verdict
Toowong rates higher for transport (98 vs 81). Toowong has a shorter estimated CBD commute (17 vs 26 min).
Scores
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| Bardon | Toowong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 97 |
| Transport | 81 | 98 |
| Education | 92 | 92 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bardon | Toowong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,153 | 12,556 |
| Median age | 38 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,399 | $1,927 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 72.7% | 70.0% |
| Born in Australia | 78.1% | 62.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.1 |
Growth: Bardon — · Toowong —
Property
| Bardon | Toowong | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $760 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bardon | Toowong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 926 | 932 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 414 | 414 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,817 | 8,817 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bardon | Toowong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 6 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,173 | 1,162 |
Transport
| Bardon | Toowong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 94 | 67 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 26 | 17 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Bardon | Toowong | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 41 |
| Parks | 17 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 118 | 21 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.3 km | 17.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.8 km | 4.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Bardon | Toowong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,153 | 12,556 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,823 | 13,578 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.61% | 1.98% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bardon or Toowong?
Bardon and Toowong have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Bardon or Toowong?
Bardon has a higher average school ICSEA (Bardon 1173 vs Toowong 1162; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bardon or Toowong?
Toowong has the higher transport score (Bardon 81/100 vs Toowong 98/100).
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