Bennett Springs vs Dayton
The verdict
Bennett Springs rates higher for liveability (69 vs 57). Bennett Springs is closer to the coast (18.3 km vs 20.8 km).
Scores
Bennett SpringsDayton
| Bennett Springs | Dayton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 59 |
| Transport | 61 | 63 |
| Education | 54 | 58 |
| Liveability | 69 | 57 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bennett Springs | Dayton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,929 | 5,507 |
| Median age | 32 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,077 | $2,133 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.9% | 40.7% |
| Born in Australia | 49.1% | 47.6% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 3 |
Growth: Bennett Springs High Growth · Dayton High Growth
Property
| Bennett Springs | Dayton | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Bennett Springs | Dayton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 320 | 309 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 152 | 145 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,012 | 1,017 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bennett Springs | Dayton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,067 | 1,053 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bennett Springs · Dayton
Transport
| Bennett Springs | Dayton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 63 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 21 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 52 | 57 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Bennett Springs | Dayton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 12 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.3 km | 20.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.2 km | 15.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.3 km | 5.6 km |
Population & growth
| Bennett Springs | Dayton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,929 | 5,507 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,188 | 6,677 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,472 | 9,726 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.93% | 4.93% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bennett Springs or Dayton?
Bennett Springs and Dayton have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Bennett Springs or Dayton?
Bennett Springs has a higher average school ICSEA (Bennett Springs 1067 vs Dayton 1053; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bennett Springs or Dayton?
Dayton has the higher transport score (Bennett Springs 61/100 vs Dayton 63/100).
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