Birkdale vs Capalaba
The verdict
Birkdale rates higher for transport (91 vs 34). Birkdale is closer to the coast (2.0 km vs 6.5 km).
Scores
BirkdaleCapalaba
| Birkdale | Capalaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 64 |
| Transport | 91 | 34 |
| Education | 57 | 56 |
| Liveability | 98 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Birkdale | Capalaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,816 | 18,002 |
| Median age | 43 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,903 | $1,747 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.9% | 27.5% |
| Born in Australia | 74.7% | 74.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Growth: Birkdale — · Capalaba —
Property
| Birkdale | Capalaba | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $700 | $690 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Birkdale | Capalaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 324 | 328 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 169 | 172 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,239 | 4,239 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Birkdale | Capalaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,023 | 1,012 |
See the full school list on each profile: Birkdale · Capalaba
Transport
| Birkdale | Capalaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 34 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 55 | 113 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 45 | 70 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.0 km | 5.8 km |
Liveability
| Birkdale | Capalaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 9 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 33 |
| Parks | 40 | 36 |
| Playgrounds | 23 | 32 |
| Swimming pools | 555 | 130 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 12 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 6.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.6 km | 19.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.1 km | 9.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.1 km | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| Birkdale | Capalaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,816 | 18,002 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,359 | 18,680 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.90% | 0.93% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Birkdale or Capalaba?
Birkdale and Capalaba have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better schools, Birkdale or Capalaba?
Birkdale has a higher average school ICSEA (Birkdale 1023 vs Capalaba 1012; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Birkdale or Capalaba?
Birkdale has the higher transport score (Birkdale 91/100 vs Capalaba 34/100).
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