Bargo vs Pheasants Nest
The verdict
Bargo is more affordable, with a median house price of $989K versus $2.44M in Pheasants Nest. Bargo rates higher for transport (83 vs 0). Pheasants Nest is closer to the coast (27.4 km vs 31.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bargo rates higher (66 vs 58/100 in Pheasants Nest).
Scores
| Bargo | Pheasants Nest | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 18 |
| Transport | 83 | 0 |
| Education | 35 | 39 |
| Liveability | 35 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bargo | Pheasants Nest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,516 | 716 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,736 | $2,428 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.9% | 22.9% |
| Born in Australia | 84.5% | 84.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.2 |
Growth: Bargo Stable · Pheasants Nest Stable
Property
| Bargo | Pheasants Nest | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $989K | $2.44M |
| Median unit price | $528K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -0.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bargo | Pheasants Nest | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 111 | 140 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 244 | 419 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 509 | 419 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,827 | 6,285 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bargo | Pheasants Nest | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bargo · Pheasants Nest
Transport
| Bargo | Pheasants Nest | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 0 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 154 | 219 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.0 km | 5.4 km |
Liveability
| Bargo | Pheasants Nest | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 3 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 31.3 km | 27.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 73.1 km | 68.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 26.6 km | 23.8 km |
Population & growth
| Bargo | Pheasants Nest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,516 | 716 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,751 | 753 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,922 | 780 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.28% | 1.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bargo or Pheasants Nest?
Bargo has the higher residential safety score (Bargo 66/100 vs Pheasants Nest 58/100).
Which is more affordable, Bargo or Pheasants Nest?
Bargo is more affordable, with a median house price of $989K versus $2.44M.
Which has better public transport, Bargo or Pheasants Nest?
Bargo has the higher transport score (Bargo 83/100 vs Pheasants Nest 0/100).
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