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Birdwood vs Mount Seaview

The verdict

Birdwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $870K versus $960K in Mount Seaview. Mount Seaview rates higher for education (44 vs 0). Birdwood is closer to the coast (54.9 km vs 65.1 km).

Scores

BirdwoodMount Seaview
BirdwoodMount Seaview
Overall822
Transport00
Education044
Liveability2224

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

BirdwoodMount Seaview
Population3428
Median age6357
Median household income (wk)$624$1,125
Bachelor degree or higher0.0%27.8%
Born in Australia100.0%85.7%
Avg household size1.82.3

Growth: Birdwood Stable · Mount Seaview Stable

Property

BirdwoodMount Seaview
Median house price$870K$960K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$617$617
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not available48

Median price history

Safety

BirdwoodMount Seaview
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k2,9410
Total incidents /100k (all)2,94110,714

Total incidents over time

Schools

BirdwoodMount Seaview
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Birdwood · Mount Seaview

Transport

BirdwoodMount Seaview
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)18.5 km28.8 km

Liveability

BirdwoodMount Seaview
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp19.0°C19.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,5001,500
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants03
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)54.9 km65.1 km
Distance to CBD (km)299.4 km293.8 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)39.8 km51.0 km

Population & growth

BirdwoodMount Seaview
Population (2021)3428
Estimated 20253428
Projected 20413529
Annual growth rate0.00%0.00%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Birdwood or Mount Seaview?

Birdwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $870K versus $960K.

Which has better public transport, Birdwood or Mount Seaview?

Birdwood and Mount Seaview have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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