Beechwood vs Mortons Creek
The verdict
Beechwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $905K versus $1.03M in Mortons Creek. Beechwood rates higher for liveability (27 vs 22). Beechwood is closer to the coast (21.5 km vs 23.0 km).
Scores
BeechwoodMortons Creek
| Beechwood | Mortons Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 19 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 34 | 37 |
| Liveability | 27 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Beechwood | Mortons Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 914 | 309 |
| Median age | 37 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,516 | $1,640 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.8% | 24.8% |
| Born in Australia | 89.5% | 86.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Growth: Beechwood Moderate Growth · Mortons Creek Stable
Property
| Beechwood | Mortons Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $905K | $1.03M |
| Median unit price | $659K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $617 | $617 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 20 | 25 |
Median price history
Safety
| Beechwood | Mortons Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 97 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 109 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 438 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,376 | 971 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Beechwood | Mortons Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 964 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Beechwood · Mortons Creek
Transport
| Beechwood | Mortons 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) | 6.4 km | 9.6 km |
Liveability
| Beechwood | Mortons Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.5 km | 23.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 303.3 km | 308.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 9.2 km |
Population & growth
| Beechwood | Mortons Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 914 | 309 |
| Estimated 2025 | 981 | 312 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,022 | 318 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.78% | 0.24% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Beechwood or Mortons Creek?
Beechwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $905K versus $1.03M.
Which has better public transport, Beechwood or Mortons Creek?
Beechwood and Mortons Creek have similar transport scores.
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