Birnam (Toowoomba) vs Blue Mountain Heights
The verdict
Blue Mountain Heights rates higher for education (66 vs 57). Blue Mountain Heights is closer to the coast (110.5 km vs 113.4 km).
Scores
Birnam (Toowoomba)Blue Mountain Heights
| Birnam (Toowoomba) | Blue Mountain Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 31 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 57 | 66 |
| Liveability | 33 | 33 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Birnam (Toowoomba) | Blue Mountain Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 63 | 988 |
| Median age | 43 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,374 | $2,392 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.0% | 51.0% |
| Born in Australia | 93.7% | 83.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Birnam (Toowoomba) — · Blue Mountain Heights —
Property
| Birnam (Toowoomba) | Blue Mountain Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Birnam (Toowoomba) | Blue Mountain Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,587 | 911 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 304 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,417 | 6,417 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Birnam (Toowoomba) | Blue Mountain Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Birnam (Toowoomba) · Blue Mountain Heights
Transport
| Birnam (Toowoomba) | Blue Mountain Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 67.2 km | 64.0 km |
Liveability
| Birnam (Toowoomba) | Blue Mountain Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.8°C | 16.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 720 | 720 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 113.4 km | 110.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 108.5 km | 105.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.7 km | 7.8 km |
Population & growth
| Birnam (Toowoomba) | Blue Mountain Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 63 | 988 |
| Estimated 2025 | 71 | 1,112 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 3.03% | 3.00% |
Common questions
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