Birkenhead vs Exeter
The verdict
Birkenhead is more affordable, with a median house price of $820K versus $883K in Exeter. Exeter rates higher for education (60 vs 54). Exeter has a shorter estimated CBD commute (36 vs 53 min). On the separate residential safety score, Exeter rates higher (84 vs 63/100 in Birkenhead).
Scores
| Birkenhead | Exeter | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 77 |
| Transport | 81 | 86 |
| Education | 54 | 60 |
| Liveability | 82 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Birkenhead | Exeter | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,798 | 1,066 |
| Median age | 39 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,598 | $1,397 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.6% | 40.7% |
| Born in Australia | 80.4% | 76.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2 |
Growth: Birkenhead Moderate Growth · Exeter Moderate Growth
Property
| Birkenhead | Exeter | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $820K | $883K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -3.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $625 | $630 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Birkenhead | Exeter | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 84 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 278 | 188 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 111 | 94 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,395 | 12,852 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Birkenhead | Exeter | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 923 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Birkenhead · Exeter
Transport
| Birkenhead | Exeter | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 36 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 710 m | 430 m |
Liveability
| Birkenhead | Exeter | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 460 m | 550 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.8 km | 14.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.1 km | 2.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.1 km | 6.4 km |
Population & growth
| Birkenhead | Exeter | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,798 | 1,066 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,895 | 1,124 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,117 | 1,255 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.32% | 1.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Birkenhead or Exeter?
Exeter has the higher residential safety score (Birkenhead 63/100 vs Exeter 84/100).
Which is more affordable, Birkenhead or Exeter?
Birkenhead is more affordable, with a median house price of $820K versus $883K.
Which has better public transport, Birkenhead or Exeter?
Exeter has the higher transport score (Birkenhead 81/100 vs Exeter 86/100).
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