Beechford vs George Town
The verdict
Beechford rates higher for education (39 vs 24). George Town rates higher for liveability (67 vs 42). Beechford is closer to the coast (1.5 km vs 4.7 km).
Scores
BeechfordGeorge Town
| Beechford | George Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 35 |
| Transport | 0 | 11 |
| Education | 39 | 24 |
| Liveability | 42 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Beechford | George Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 111 | 4,536 |
| Median age | 59 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,031 | $901 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.1% | 14.8% |
| Born in Australia | 76.6% | 82.0% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.2 |
Growth: Beechford Stable · George Town Stable
Property
| Beechford | George Town | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Beechford | George Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| Beechford | George Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 912 |
See the full school list on each profile: Beechford · George Town
Transport
| Beechford | George Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 11 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Beechford | George Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.6°C | 12.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 660 | 660 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 8 |
| Parks | 0 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.5 km | 4.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 207.3 km | 202.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 8.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 47.5 km | 43.7 km |
Population & growth
| Beechford | George Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 111 | 4,536 |
| Estimated 2025 | 114 | 4,644 |
| Projected 2041 | 115 | 4,685 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.67% | 0.59% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Beechford or George Town?
George Town has the higher transport score (Beechford 0/100 vs George Town 11/100).
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