Bensville vs Copacabana
The verdict
Bensville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.21M versus $1.66M in Copacabana. Copacabana rates higher for education (68 vs 58). Copacabana is closer to the coast (490 m vs 2.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bensville rates higher (100 vs 64/100 in Copacabana).
Scores
| Bensville | Copacabana | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 45 |
| Transport | 28 | 32 |
| Education | 58 | 68 |
| Liveability | 37 | 39 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bensville | Copacabana | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,500 | 2,809 |
| Median age | 42 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,176 | $2,143 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.2% | 43.0% |
| Born in Australia | 83.2% | 79.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Bensville Stable · Copacabana Moderate Growth
Property
| Bensville | Copacabana | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.21M | $1.66M |
| Median unit price | $773K | $951K |
| House price YoY | -20.3% | -4.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bensville | Copacabana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 64 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 160 | 214 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 80 | 320 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 40 | 249 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,480 | 3,204 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bensville | Copacabana | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,090 | 1,058 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bensville · Copacabana
Transport
| Bensville | Copacabana | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 28 | 32 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 147 | 156 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.5 km | 10.4 km |
Liveability
| Bensville | Copacabana | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 490 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 44.9 km | 47.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.8 km | 510 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.1 km | 11.6 km |
Population & growth
| Bensville | Copacabana | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,500 | 2,809 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,552 | 2,826 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,663 | 3,094 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.52% | 0.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bensville or Copacabana?
Bensville has the higher residential safety score (Bensville 100/100 vs Copacabana 64/100).
Which is more affordable, Bensville or Copacabana?
Bensville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.21M versus $1.66M.
Which has better schools, Bensville or Copacabana?
Bensville has a higher average school ICSEA (Bensville 1090 vs Copacabana 1058; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bensville or Copacabana?
Copacabana has the higher transport score (Bensville 28/100 vs Copacabana 32/100).
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