Bittern vs Somers
The verdict
Bittern is more affordable, with a median house price of $791K versus $1.63M in Somers. Bittern rates higher for transport (90 vs 42). Somers rates higher for education (62 vs 47). Somers is closer to the coast (1.4 km vs 2.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bittern rates higher (100 vs 83/100 in Somers).
Scores
| Bittern | Somers | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 43 |
| Transport | 90 | 42 |
| Education | 47 | 62 |
| Liveability | 29 | 29 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bittern | Somers | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,276 | 1,857 |
| Median age | 46 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,615 | $1,906 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.4% | 47.6% |
| Born in Australia | 80.8% | 77.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Bittern Moderate Growth · Somers Moderate Growth
Property
| Bittern | Somers | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $791K | $1.63M |
| Median unit price | $614K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -21.2% | -26.9% |
| 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 | Somers | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 94 | 269 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 210 | 162 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 187 | 323 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,502 | 3,016 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bittern | Somers | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 1,048 |
Transport
| Bittern | Somers | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 42 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 130 | 208 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 750 m | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Bittern | Somers | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 8 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 1.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 60.9 km | 65.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 8.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.2 km | 10.6 km |
Population & growth
| Bittern | Somers | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,276 | 1,857 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,197 | 1,823 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,886 | 2,122 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.47% | -0.46% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bittern or Somers?
Bittern has the higher residential safety score (Bittern 100/100 vs Somers 83/100).
Which is more affordable, Bittern or Somers?
Bittern is more affordable, with a median house price of $791K versus $1.63M.
Which has better schools, Bittern or Somers?
Somers has a higher average school ICSEA (Bittern 989 vs Somers 1048; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bittern or Somers?
Bittern has the higher transport score (Bittern 90/100 vs Somers 42/100).
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