Biggera Waters vs Main Beach
The verdict
Main Beach rates higher for transport (80 vs 50).
Scores
Biggera WatersMain Beach
| Biggera Waters | Main Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 83 |
| Transport | 50 | 80 |
| Education | 56 | 65 |
| Liveability | 87 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Biggera Waters | Main Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,973 | 3,998 |
| Median age | 44 | 57 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,314 | $1,682 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.4% | 41.2% |
| Born in Australia | 57.0% | 62.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 1.9 |
Growth: Biggera Waters — · Main Beach —
Property
| Biggera Waters | Main Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Safety
| Biggera Waters | Main Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 612 | 625 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 371 | 375 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,113 | 6,113 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Biggera Waters | Main Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,033 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Biggera Waters · Main Beach
Transport
| Biggera Waters | Main Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 21 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 1 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Biggera Waters | Main Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.4°C | 28.4°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,340 | 1,340 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 42 |
| Parks | 17 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 38 | 165 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 140 m | 170 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 62.6 km | 67.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.1 km | 450 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.5 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Biggera Waters | Main Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,973 | 3,998 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,901 | 4,393 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.25% | 2.38% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Biggera Waters or Main Beach?
Biggera Waters has the higher residential safety score (Biggera Waters 83/100 vs Main Beach 82/100).
Which has better public transport, Biggera Waters or Main Beach?
Main Beach has the higher transport score (Biggera Waters 50/100 vs Main Beach 80/100).
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