Birkenhead vs Largs Bay
The verdict
Birkenhead is more affordable, with a median house price of $820K versus $1.19M in Largs Bay. Birkenhead rates higher for liveability (82 vs 73). Largs Bay rates higher for transport (90 vs 81). Largs Bay has a shorter estimated CBD commute (38 vs 53 min). On the separate residential safety score, Largs Bay rates higher (70 vs 63/100 in Birkenhead).
Scores
| Birkenhead | Largs Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 74 |
| Transport | 81 | 90 |
| Education | 54 | 57 |
| Liveability | 82 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Birkenhead | Largs Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,798 | 4,104 |
| Median age | 39 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,598 | $1,886 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.6% | 39.0% |
| Born in Australia | 80.4% | 81.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Birkenhead Moderate Growth · Largs Bay Moderate Growth
Property
| Birkenhead | Largs Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $820K | $1.19M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -3.6% | 25.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $625 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.9% | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Birkenhead | Largs Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 278 | 219 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 111 | 195 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,395 | 6,871 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Birkenhead | Largs Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 923 | 1,017 |
See the full school list on each profile: Birkenhead · Largs Bay
Transport
| Birkenhead | Largs Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 710 m | 270 m |
Liveability
| Birkenhead | Largs Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Parks | 1 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 460 m | 990 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.8 km | 14.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.1 km | 3.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.1 km | 7.3 km |
Population & growth
| Birkenhead | Largs Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,798 | 4,104 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,895 | 4,325 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,117 | 4,832 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.32% | 1.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Birkenhead or Largs Bay?
Largs Bay has the higher residential safety score (Birkenhead 63/100 vs Largs Bay 70/100).
Which is more affordable, Birkenhead or Largs Bay?
Birkenhead is more affordable, with a median house price of $820K versus $1.19M.
Which has better schools, Birkenhead or Largs Bay?
Largs Bay has a higher average school ICSEA (Birkenhead 923 vs Largs Bay 1017; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Birkenhead or Largs Bay?
Largs Bay has the higher transport score (Birkenhead 81/100 vs Largs Bay 90/100).
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