Belfield vs Croydon Park
The verdict
Belfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.03M versus $2.23M in Croydon Park. Croydon Park rates higher for education (74 vs 67). Croydon Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (42 vs 47 min).
Scores
| Belfield | Croydon Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 84 |
| Transport | 82 | 82 |
| Education | 67 | 74 |
| Liveability | 95 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Belfield | Croydon Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,555 | 10,929 |
| Median age | 40 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,727 | $1,843 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.0% | 49.5% |
| Born in Australia | 57.4% | 58.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Belfield Moderate Growth · Croydon Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Belfield | Croydon Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.03M | $2.23M |
| Median unit price | $897K | $791K |
| House price YoY | -4.9% | -1.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $925 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 33 | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| Belfield | Croydon Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 76 | 156 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 122 | 73 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 381 | 284 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,990 | 2,919 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Belfield | Croydon Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,036 | 1,083 |
See the full school list on each profile: Belfield · Croydon Park
Transport
| Belfield | Croydon Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 82 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 38 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 47 | 42 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Belfield | Croydon Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 3 |
| Parks | 8 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.9 km | 8.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.7 km | 9.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.0 km | 8.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Belfield | Croydon Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,555 | 10,929 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,812 | 11,431 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,450 | 12,344 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.97% | 1.13% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Belfield or Croydon Park?
Croydon Park has the higher residential safety score (Belfield 82/100 vs Croydon Park 86/100).
Which is more affordable, Belfield or Croydon Park?
Belfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.03M versus $2.23M.
Which has better schools, Belfield or Croydon Park?
Croydon Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Belfield 1036 vs Croydon Park 1083; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Belfield or Croydon Park?
Belfield and Croydon Park have similar transport scores.
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