Baw Baw vs Run-o-Waters
The verdict
Baw Baw is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.23M versus $1.51M in Run-o-Waters. Run-o-Waters rates higher for transport (46 vs 0). Run-o-Waters is closer to the coast (88.4 km vs 93.4 km).
Scores
Baw BawRun-o-Waters
| Baw Baw | Run-o-Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 39 |
| Transport | 0 | 46 |
| Education | 44 | 44 |
| Liveability | 22 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Baw Baw | Run-o-Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 271 | 605 |
| Median age | 45 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,178 | $2,229 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.2% | 29.0% |
| Born in Australia | 86.3% | 81.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Growth: Baw Baw Moderate Growth · Run-o-Waters Moderate Growth
Property
| Baw Baw | Run-o-Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.23M | $1.51M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $770K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Baw Baw | Run-o-Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 738 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 369 | 165 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,535 | 661 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Baw Baw | Run-o-Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Baw Baw · Run-o-Waters
Transport
| Baw Baw | Run-o-Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 46 |
| 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) | 7.8 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Baw Baw | Run-o-Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 650 | 650 |
| 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) | 93.4 km | 88.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 172.1 km | 172.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.5 km | 4.4 km |
Population & growth
| Baw Baw | Run-o-Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 271 | 605 |
| Estimated 2025 | 283 | 628 |
| Projected 2041 | 307 | 718 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.09% | 0.94% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Baw Baw or Run-o-Waters?
Baw Baw is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.23M versus $1.51M.
Which has better public transport, Baw Baw or Run-o-Waters?
Run-o-Waters has the higher transport score (Baw Baw 0/100 vs Run-o-Waters 46/100).
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