Bidwill vs Shalvey
The verdict
Bidwill is more affordable, with a median house price of $834K versus $861K in Shalvey. Bidwill rates higher for liveability (79 vs 68). Bidwill has a shorter estimated CBD commute (129 vs 133 min). On the separate residential safety score, Shalvey rates higher (21 vs 10/100 in Bidwill).
Scores
| Bidwill | Shalvey | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 55 |
| Transport | 60 | 60 |
| Education | 34 | 34 |
| Liveability | 79 | 68 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bidwill | Shalvey | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,202 | 3,455 |
| Median age | 30 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $899 | $1,180 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 12.8% | 14.9% |
| Born in Australia | 62.6% | 62.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3 |
Growth: Bidwill Stable · Shalvey Stable
Property
| Bidwill | Shalvey | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $834K | $861K |
| Median unit price | $640K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $530 | $530 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 26 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bidwill | Shalvey | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 10 | 21 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 428 | 260 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 262 | 347 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,023 | 1,592 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 19,110 | 12,648 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bidwill | Shalvey | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 851 | 839 |
Transport
| Bidwill | Shalvey | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 129 | 133 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.4 km | 4.8 km |
Liveability
| Bidwill | Shalvey | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 20 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 38.2 km | 39.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 38.9 km | 40.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Bidwill | Shalvey | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,202 | 3,455 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,256 | 3,616 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,380 | 3,565 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.32% | 1.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bidwill or Shalvey?
Shalvey has the higher residential safety score (Bidwill 10/100 vs Shalvey 21/100).
Which is more affordable, Bidwill or Shalvey?
Bidwill is more affordable, with a median house price of $834K versus $861K.
Which has better schools, Bidwill or Shalvey?
Bidwill has a higher average school ICSEA (Bidwill 851 vs Shalvey 839; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bidwill or Shalvey?
Bidwill and Shalvey have similar transport scores.
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