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Blue Knob vs Mountain Top

The verdict

Blue Knob is more affordable, with a median house price of $590K versus $790K in Mountain Top. Blue Knob is closer to the coast (34.8 km vs 37.3 km).

Scores

Blue KnobMountain Top
Blue KnobMountain Top
Overall2020
Transport00
Education4748
Liveability1616

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Blue KnobMountain Top
Population21045
Median age5844
Median household income (wk)$739$1,375
Bachelor degree or higher26.6%33.3%
Born in Australia61.9%68.9%
Avg household size1.92.1

Growth: Blue Knob Stable · Mountain Top Stable

Property

Blue KnobMountain Top
Median house price$590K$790K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$600$600
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Blue KnobMountain Top
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k9520
Total incidents /100k (all)7,1430

Total incidents over time

Schools

Blue KnobMountain Top
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Blue Knob · Mountain Top

Transport

Blue KnobMountain Top
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)20.2 km17.2 km

Liveability

Blue KnobMountain Top
Summer max temp30.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)34.8 km37.3 km
Distance to CBD (km)621.3 km613.8 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)6.0 km4.7 km

Population & growth

Blue KnobMountain Top
Population (2021)21045
Estimated 202521546
Projected 204122348
Annual growth rate0.59%0.55%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Blue Knob or Mountain Top?

Blue Knob is more affordable, with a median house price of $590K versus $790K.

Which has better public transport, Blue Knob or Mountain Top?

Blue Knob and Mountain Top have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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