Birrong vs Sefton
The verdict
Birrong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.38M versus $1.40M in Sefton. Birrong is closer to the coast (14.6 km vs 15.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Birrong rates higher (85 vs 70/100 in Sefton).
Scores
| Birrong | Sefton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 80 |
| Transport | 95 | 96 |
| Education | 61 | 57 |
| Liveability | 87 | 83 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Birrong | Sefton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,331 | 6,300 |
| Median age | 36 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,575 | $1,528 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.6% | 37.1% |
| Born in Australia | 47.5% | 47.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.3 |
Growth: Birrong Moderate Growth · Sefton Moderate Growth
Property
| Birrong | Sefton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.38M | $1.40M |
| Median unit price | $813K | $556K |
| House price YoY | -7.5% | 1.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Birrong | Sefton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 60 | 79 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 210 | 238 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 390 | 571 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,903 | 4,889 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Birrong | Sefton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 953 | 1,036 |
Transport
| Birrong | Sefton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 96 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 38 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 43 | 44 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 320 m | 280 m |
Liveability
| Birrong | Sefton | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.6 km | 15.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.3 km | 18.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 3.7 km |
Population & growth
| Birrong | Sefton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,331 | 6,300 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,502 | 6,562 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,685 | 7,318 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.26% | 1.02% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Birrong or Sefton?
Birrong has the higher residential safety score (Birrong 85/100 vs Sefton 70/100).
Which is more affordable, Birrong or Sefton?
Birrong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.38M versus $1.40M.
Which has better schools, Birrong or Sefton?
Sefton has a higher average school ICSEA (Birrong 953 vs Sefton 1036; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Birrong or Sefton?
Sefton has the higher transport score (Birrong 95/100 vs Sefton 96/100).
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