Bittern vs Hmas Cerberus
The verdict
Bittern rates higher for transport (90 vs 54). Hmas Cerberus is closer to the coast (460 m vs 2.6 km).
Scores
BitternHmas Cerberus
| Bittern | Hmas Cerberus | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 43 |
| Transport | 90 | 54 |
| Education | 47 | 43 |
| Liveability | 29 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bittern | Hmas Cerberus | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,276 | 1,124 |
| Median age | 46 | 21 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,615 | $2,323 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.4% | 22.7% |
| Born in Australia | 80.8% | 85.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 3 |
Growth: Bittern Moderate Growth · Hmas Cerberus Moderate Growth
Property
| Bittern | Hmas Cerberus | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $791K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $614K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -21.2% | 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
Safety
| Bittern | Hmas Cerberus | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 94 | 89 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 210 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 187 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,502 | 1,513 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bittern | Hmas Cerberus | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bittern · Hmas Cerberus
Transport
| Bittern | Hmas Cerberus | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 54 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 130 | 211 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 750 m | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Bittern | Hmas Cerberus | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 8 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 460 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 60.9 km | 66.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 8.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.2 km | 8.7 km |
Population & growth
| Bittern | Hmas Cerberus | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,276 | 1,124 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,197 | 1,103 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,886 | 1,284 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.47% | -0.47% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bittern or Hmas Cerberus?
Bittern and Hmas Cerberus have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better public transport, Bittern or Hmas Cerberus?
Bittern has the higher transport score (Bittern 90/100 vs Hmas Cerberus 54/100).
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