Bensville vs Davistown
The verdict
Bensville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.21M versus $1.26M in Davistown. Bensville rates higher for education (58 vs 48). Davistown rates higher for transport (56 vs 28). Bensville is closer to the coast (2.6 km vs 4.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bensville rates higher (100 vs 95/100 in Davistown).
Scores
| Bensville | Davistown | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 52 |
| Transport | 28 | 56 |
| Education | 58 | 48 |
| Liveability | 37 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bensville | Davistown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,500 | 2,602 |
| Median age | 42 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,176 | $1,380 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.2% | 23.4% |
| Born in Australia | 83.2% | 84.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.4 |
Growth: Bensville Stable · Davistown Moderate Growth
Property
| Bensville | Davistown | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.21M | $1.26M |
| Median unit price | $773K | $693K |
| House price YoY | -20.3% | -17.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bensville | Davistown | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 95 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 160 | 38 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 80 | 77 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 40 | 269 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,480 | 1,883 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bensville | Davistown | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,090 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bensville · Davistown
Transport
| Bensville | Davistown | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 28 | 56 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 147 | 148 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.5 km | 3.5 km |
Liveability
| Bensville | Davistown | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 4.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 44.9 km | 45.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.8 km | 4.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.1 km | 7.5 km |
Population & growth
| Bensville | Davistown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,500 | 2,602 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,552 | 2,693 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,663 | 2,915 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.52% | 0.86% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bensville or Davistown?
Bensville has the higher residential safety score (Bensville 100/100 vs Davistown 95/100).
Which is more affordable, Bensville or Davistown?
Bensville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.21M versus $1.26M.
Which has better public transport, Bensville or Davistown?
Davistown has the higher transport score (Bensville 28/100 vs Davistown 56/100).
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