Beaumaris vs Highett
The verdict
Highett is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.47M versus $2.05M in Beaumaris. Highett rates higher for transport (98 vs 72). Beaumaris is closer to the coast (1.0 km vs 2.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Beaumaris rates higher (68 vs 63/100 in Highett).
Scores
| Beaumaris | Highett | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 93 |
| Transport | 72 | 98 |
| Education | 89 | 86 |
| Liveability | 89 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Beaumaris | Highett | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,947 | 12,016 |
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,626 | $2,119 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.2% | 55.9% |
| Born in Australia | 73.6% | 66.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Beaumaris Moderate Growth · Highett Moderate Growth
Property
| Beaumaris | Highett | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.05M | $1.47M |
| Median unit price | $1.24M | $685K |
| House price YoY | -9.9% | -4.5% |
| 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
Safety
| Beaumaris | Highett | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 588 | 624 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 244 | 283 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 108 | 141 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,631 | 6,450 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Beaumaris | Highett | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,133 | 1,102 |
See the full school list on each profile: Beaumaris · Highett
Transport
| Beaumaris | Highett | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 72 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 71 | 51 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 72 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 260 m |
Liveability
| Beaumaris | Highett | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 9 |
| Parks | 13 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 18 | 61 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.0 km | 2.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.9 km | 16.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.0 km | 2.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Beaumaris | Highett | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,947 | 12,016 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,305 | 12,700 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,200 | 13,957 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.64% | 1.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Beaumaris or Highett?
Beaumaris has the higher residential safety score (Beaumaris 68/100 vs Highett 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Beaumaris or Highett?
Highett is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.47M versus $2.05M.
Which has better schools, Beaumaris or Highett?
Beaumaris has a higher average school ICSEA (Beaumaris 1133 vs Highett 1102; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Beaumaris or Highett?
Highett has the higher transport score (Beaumaris 72/100 vs Highett 98/100).
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