Bargo vs Buxton
The verdict
Buxton is more affordable, with a median house price of $895K versus $1.15M in Bargo. Bargo rates higher for transport (83 vs 64). Bargo is closer to the coast (31.3 km vs 36.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Buxton rates higher (100 vs 66/100 in Bargo).
Scores
| Bargo | Buxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 41 |
| Transport | 83 | 64 |
| Education | 35 | 32 |
| Liveability | 35 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bargo | Buxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,516 | 2,071 |
| Median age | 41 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,736 | $1,942 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.9% | 15.7% |
| Born in Australia | 84.5% | 86.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Growth: Bargo Stable · Buxton High Growth
Property
| Bargo | Buxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.15M | $895K |
| Median unit price | $460K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 25.4% | 4.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $630 | $740 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 49 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bargo | Buxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 111 | 48 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 244 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 509 | 145 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,252 | 1,352 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bargo | Buxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,000 | 949 |
Transport
| Bargo | Buxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 64 |
| Train stations | 2 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 128 | 132 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.0 km | 200 m |
Liveability
| Bargo | Buxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 12 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 31.3 km | 36.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 73.1 km | 75.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 26.6 km | 26.1 km |
Population & growth
| Bargo | Buxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,516 | 2,071 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,751 | 2,454 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,922 | 2,839 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.28% | 4.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bargo or Buxton?
Buxton has the higher residential safety score (Bargo 66/100 vs Buxton 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Bargo or Buxton?
Buxton is more affordable, with a median house price of $895K versus $1.15M.
Which has better schools, Bargo or Buxton?
Bargo has a higher average school ICSEA (Bargo 1000 vs Buxton 949; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bargo or Buxton?
Bargo has the higher transport score (Bargo 83/100 vs Buxton 64/100).
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