Blairmount vs Eschol Park
The verdict
Blairmount is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.01M in Eschol Park. Blairmount rates higher for liveability (79 vs 67). Eschol Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (113 vs 117 min).
Scores
| Blairmount | Eschol Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 53 |
| Transport | 49 | 46 |
| Education | 49 | 44 |
| Liveability | 79 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blairmount | Eschol Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 409 | 2,607 |
| Median age | 33 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,792 | $1,851 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.2% | 24.6% |
| Born in Australia | 62.8% | 73.2% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.9 |
Growth: Blairmount Moderate Growth · Eschol Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Blairmount | Eschol Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.01M | $1.01M |
| Median unit price | $732K | $746K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $770 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 59 |
Median price history
Safety
| Blairmount | Eschol Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 38 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 77 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,222 | 422 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,846 | 2,493 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blairmount | Eschol Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 978 | 979 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blairmount · Eschol Park
Transport
| Blairmount | Eschol Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 117 | 113 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 3.3 km |
Liveability
| Blairmount | Eschol Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.9 km | 27.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 43.0 km | 41.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 5.1 km |
Population & growth
| Blairmount | Eschol Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 409 | 2,607 |
| Estimated 2025 | 411 | 2,617 |
| Projected 2041 | 455 | 2,902 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.12% | 0.10% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Blairmount or Eschol Park?
Blairmount is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.01M.
Which has better schools, Blairmount or Eschol Park?
Eschol Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Blairmount 978 vs Eschol Park 979; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blairmount or Eschol Park?
Blairmount has the higher transport score (Blairmount 49/100 vs Eschol Park 46/100).
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