Barkstead vs Spargo Creek
The verdict
Spargo Creek rates higher for education (64 vs 19). Spargo Creek is closer to the coast (67.4 km vs 70.3 km).
Scores
BarksteadSpargo Creek
| Barkstead | Spargo Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 11 | 30 |
| Transport | 0 | 16 |
| Education | 19 | 64 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Barkstead | Spargo Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 41 | 42 |
| Median age | 54 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,749 | $1,687 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 12.0% | 40.0% |
| Born in Australia | 70.7% | 61.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Barkstead High Growth · Spargo Creek High Growth
Property
| Barkstead | Spargo Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Barkstead | Spargo Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 2,381 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,439 | 2,381 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Barkstead | Spargo Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Barkstead · Spargo Creek
Transport
| Barkstead | Spargo Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 16 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 18.0 km | 14.6 km |
Liveability
| Barkstead | Spargo Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.2°C | 10.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 690 | 690 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 70.3 km | 67.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 84.6 km | 80.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 24.5 km | 27.8 km |
Population & growth
| Barkstead | Spargo Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 41 | 42 |
| Estimated 2025 | 42 | 43 |
| Projected 2041 | 70 | 72 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.60% | 0.59% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Barkstead or Spargo Creek?
Spargo Creek has the higher transport score (Barkstead 0/100 vs Spargo Creek 16/100).
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