Beechboro vs Bennett Springs
The verdict
Beechboro rates higher for transport (72 vs 61). Bennett Springs rates higher for education (54 vs 46). Beechboro has a shorter estimated CBD commute (47 vs 52 min).
Scores
| Beechboro | Bennett Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 62 |
| Transport | 72 | 61 |
| Education | 46 | 54 |
| Liveability | 73 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Beechboro | Bennett Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,112 | 5,929 |
| Median age | 38 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,426 | $2,077 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.4% | 34.9% |
| Born in Australia | 57.6% | 49.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3.4 |
Growth: Beechboro High Growth · Bennett Springs High Growth
Property
| Beechboro | Bennett Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Safety
| Beechboro | Bennett Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 318 | 320 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 154 | 152 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,010 | 1,012 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,115 | 9,115 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Beechboro | Bennett Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 2 |
| Government | 4 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 914 | 1,072 |
See the full school list on each profile: Beechboro · Bennett Springs
Transport
| Beechboro | Bennett Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 72 | 61 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 47 | 52 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Beechboro | Bennett Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 14 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.4 km | 18.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.7 km | 13.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.3 km | 7.3 km |
Population & growth
| Beechboro | Bennett Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,112 | 5,929 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,048 | 7,188 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,094 | 10,472 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.93% | 4.93% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Beechboro or Bennett Springs?
Beechboro and Bennett Springs have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Beechboro or Bennett Springs?
Bennett Springs has a higher average school ICSEA (Beechboro 914 vs Bennett Springs 1072; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Beechboro or Bennett Springs?
Beechboro has the higher transport score (Beechboro 72/100 vs Bennett Springs 61/100).
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