Bewong vs Falls Creek
The verdict
Bewong is more affordable, with a median house price of $924K versus $1.32M in Falls Creek. Falls Creek rates higher for education (39 vs 27). Bewong is closer to the coast (3.0 km vs 8.2 km).
Scores
BewongFalls Creek
| Bewong | Falls Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 17 | 19 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 27 | 39 |
| Liveability | 24 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bewong | Falls Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 80 | 939 |
| Median age | 41 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,774 | $1,508 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 12.5% | 20.7% |
| Born in Australia | 92.5% | 80.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Bewong Moderate Growth · Falls Creek Moderate Growth
Property
| Bewong | Falls Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $924K | $1.32M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 49 | 80 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bewong | Falls Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 89 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 213 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,250 | 532 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,500 | 3,088 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bewong | Falls Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 921 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bewong · Falls Creek
Transport
| Bewong | Falls Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 26.0 km | 16.1 km |
Liveability
| Bewong | Falls Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.0 km | 8.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 147.6 km | 137.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 8.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 23.9 km | 14.3 km |
Population & growth
| Bewong | Falls Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 80 | 939 |
| Estimated 2025 | 83 | 979 |
| Projected 2041 | 89 | 1,040 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.92% | 1.05% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Bewong or Falls Creek?
Bewong is more affordable, with a median house price of $924K versus $1.32M.
Which has better public transport, Bewong or Falls Creek?
Bewong and Falls Creek have similar transport scores.
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