Beecroft vs Cheltenham
The verdict
Beecroft is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.57M versus $2.76M in Cheltenham. Cheltenham is closer to the coast (19.6 km vs 21.3 km).
Scores
| Beecroft | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 91 |
| Transport | 93 | 92 |
| Education | 92 | 93 |
| Liveability | 84 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Beecroft | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,291 | 2,166 |
| Median age | 43 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,962 | $3,573 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 68.2% | 72.5% |
| Born in Australia | 60.6% | 64.2% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.1 |
Growth: Beecroft Stable · Cheltenham Stable
Property
| Beecroft | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.57M | $2.76M |
| Median unit price | $1.02M | $1.58M |
| House price YoY | 4.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,025 | $1,025 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Beecroft | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 78 | 92 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 19 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 185 | 92 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,312 | 2,308 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Beecroft | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,163 | 1,134 |
See the full school list on each profile: Beecroft · Cheltenham
Transport
| Beecroft | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 92 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 46 | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 590 m | 150 m |
Liveability
| Beecroft | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 13 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 188 | 132 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.3 km | 19.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.0 km | 17.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 3.2 km |
Population & growth
| Beecroft | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,291 | 2,166 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,493 | 2,209 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,605 | 2,232 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.49% | 0.49% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Beecroft or Cheltenham?
Beecroft and Cheltenham have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Beecroft or Cheltenham?
Beecroft is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.57M versus $2.76M.
Which has better schools, Beecroft or Cheltenham?
Beecroft has a higher average school ICSEA (Beecroft 1163 vs Cheltenham 1134; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Beecroft or Cheltenham?
Beecroft has the higher transport score (Beecroft 93/100 vs Cheltenham 92/100).
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