Bellbrae vs Freshwater Creek
The verdict
Bellbrae rates higher for transport (15 vs 0). Bellbrae is closer to the coast (5.2 km vs 9.4 km).
Scores
BellbraeFreshwater Creek
| Bellbrae | Freshwater Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 28 |
| Transport | 15 | 0 |
| Education | 71 | 70 |
| Liveability | 25 | 21 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bellbrae | Freshwater Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,346 | 454 |
| Median age | 52 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,556 | $2,087 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.4% | 41.7% |
| Born in Australia | 76.2% | 85.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.9 |
Growth: Bellbrae High Growth · Freshwater Creek High Growth
Property
| Bellbrae | Freshwater Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Bellbrae | Freshwater Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 74 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 220 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,189 | 3,965 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bellbrae | Freshwater Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,109 | 1,092 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bellbrae · Freshwater Creek
Transport
| Bellbrae | Freshwater Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 15 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 14.8 km | 7.8 km |
Liveability
| Bellbrae | Freshwater Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 54 | 28 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.2 km | 9.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 86.3 km | 80.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.2 km | 9.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 23.1 km | 16.2 km |
Population & growth
| Bellbrae | Freshwater Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,346 | 454 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,452 | 488 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,812 | 611 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.91% | 1.82% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Bellbrae or Freshwater Creek?
Bellbrae has a higher average school ICSEA (Bellbrae 1109 vs Freshwater Creek 1092; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bellbrae or Freshwater Creek?
Bellbrae has the higher transport score (Bellbrae 15/100 vs Freshwater Creek 0/100).
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