Basin View vs Falls Creek
The verdict
Basin View is more affordable, with a median house price of $820K versus $1.33M in Falls Creek. Falls Creek rates higher for education (39 vs 32). Basin View is closer to the coast (570 m vs 8.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Basin View rates higher (100 vs 89/100 in Falls Creek).
Scores
| Basin View | Falls Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 18 | 19 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 32 | 39 |
| Liveability | 24 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Basin View | Falls Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,583 | 939 |
| Median age | 48 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,244 | $1,508 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.3% | 20.7% |
| Born in Australia | 81.9% | 80.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.7 |
Growth: Basin View Moderate Growth · Falls Creek Moderate Growth
Property
| Basin View | Falls Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $820K | $1.33M |
| Median unit price | $790K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 3.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Basin View | Falls Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 89 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 63 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 126 | 213 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 126 | 532 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,969 | 3,514 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Basin View | Falls Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | 949 |
See the full school list on each profile: Basin View · Falls Creek
Transport
| Basin View | Falls Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 26.9 km | 16.1 km |
Liveability
| Basin View | Falls Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 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) | 570 m | 8.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 148.0 km | 137.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 8.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 24.9 km | 14.3 km |
Population & growth
| Basin View | Falls Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,583 | 939 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,601 | 979 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,035 | 1,040 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.28% | 1.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Basin View or Falls Creek?
Basin View has the higher residential safety score (Basin View 100/100 vs Falls Creek 89/100).
Which is more affordable, Basin View or Falls Creek?
Basin View is more affordable, with a median house price of $820K versus $1.33M.
Which has better schools, Basin View or Falls Creek?
Basin View has a higher average school ICSEA (Basin View 968 vs Falls Creek 949; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Basin View or Falls Creek?
Basin View and Falls Creek have similar transport scores.
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