Birrong vs Potts Hill
The verdict
Birrong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.42M versus $2.15M in Potts Hill. Birrong rates higher for transport (95 vs 73). Potts Hill rates higher for education (77 vs 61). Birrong has a shorter estimated CBD commute (43 vs 61 min).
Scores
| Birrong | Potts Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 81 |
| Transport | 95 | 73 |
| Education | 61 | 77 |
| Liveability | 87 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Birrong | Potts Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,331 | 1,454 |
| Median age | 36 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,575 | $2,223 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.6% | 59.7% |
| Born in Australia | 47.5% | 45.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.2 |
Growth: Birrong Moderate Growth · Potts Hill Stable
Property
| Birrong | Potts Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.42M | $2.15M |
| Median unit price | $857K | $709K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 93 |
Median price history
Safety
| Birrong | Potts Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 60 | 413 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 210 | 138 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 390 | 206 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,513 | 2,270 |
Potts Hill is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Birrong | Potts Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 953 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Birrong · Potts Hill
Transport
| Birrong | Potts Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 73 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 43 | 61 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 320 m | 780 m |
Liveability
| Birrong | Potts Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.6 km | 13.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.3 km | 16.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Birrong | Potts Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,331 | 1,454 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,502 | 1,495 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,685 | 1,461 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.26% | 0.70% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Birrong or Potts Hill?
Birrong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.42M versus $2.15M.
Which has better public transport, Birrong or Potts Hill?
Birrong has the higher transport score (Birrong 95/100 vs Potts Hill 73/100).
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