Blowhard vs Miners Rest
The verdict
Miners Rest rates higher for transport (21 vs 0). Miners Rest is closer to the coast (84.1 km vs 88.8 km).
Scores
BlowhardMiners Rest
| Blowhard | Miners Rest | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 17 | 35 |
| Transport | 0 | 21 |
| Education | 35 | 52 |
| Liveability | 19 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blowhard | Miners Rest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 82 | 3,829 |
| Median age | 56 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,458 | $1,983 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 11.5% | 30.5% |
| Born in Australia | 87.8% | 89.8% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.8 |
Growth: Blowhard High Growth · Miners Rest High Growth
Property
| Blowhard | Miners Rest | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $595K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 1.7% |
| 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
| Blowhard | Miners Rest | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 65 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,220 | 418 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,220 | 470 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 313 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,756 | 3,369 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blowhard | Miners Rest | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 987 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blowhard · Miners Rest
Transport
| Blowhard | Miners Rest | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 21 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.6 km | 6.9 km |
Liveability
| Blowhard | Miners Rest | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.2°C | 10.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 690 | 690 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 88.8 km | 84.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 112.3 km | 109.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.6 km | 9.5 km |
Population & growth
| Blowhard | Miners Rest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 82 | 3,829 |
| Estimated 2025 | 82 | 3,888 |
| Projected 2041 | 112 | 5,251 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 0.38% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Blowhard or Miners Rest?
Blowhard has a higher average school ICSEA (Blowhard 993 vs Miners Rest 987; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blowhard or Miners Rest?
Miners Rest has the higher transport score (Blowhard 0/100 vs Miners Rest 21/100).
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