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Bohnock vs Old Bar

The verdict

Old Bar is more affordable, with a median house price of $780K versus $962K in Bohnock. Old Bar rates higher for liveability (39 vs 24).

Scores

BohnockOld Bar
BohnockOld Bar
Overall1826
Transport00
Education3141
Liveability2439

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

Demographics

BohnockOld Bar
Population835,126
Median age5250
Median household income (wk)$1,625$1,170
Bachelor degree or higher20.0%23.9%
Born in Australia74.7%84.2%
Avg household size2.82.3

Growth: Bohnock Moderate Growth · Old Bar Moderate Growth

Property

BohnockOld Bar
Median house price$962K$780K
Median unit priceData not available$563K
House price YoYData not available16.4%
Median rent — house (wk)$550$550
Rental yield (house)Data not available3.4%
Days on market (house)Data not available31

Median price history

Safety

BohnockOld Bar
Residential safety score69
Break & enter dwelling /100k0156
Motor vehicle theft /100k0156
Domestic assault /100k1,205429
Total incidents /100k (all)6,0244,116

Total incidents over time

Schools

BohnockOld Bar
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available970

See the full school list on each profile: Bohnock · Old Bar

Transport

BohnockOld Bar
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)11.1 km11.7 km

Liveability

BohnockOld Bar
Summer max temp28.0°C28.0°C
Winter max temp18.5°C18.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1501,150
Supermarkets01
Cafes & restaurants04
Parks17
PlaygroundsData not available3
Swimming poolsData not available2
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)3.7 km2.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)249.0 km247.4 km
Nearest beach (km)3.8 km2.9 km
Nearest hospital (km)11.1 km11.6 km

Population & growth

BohnockOld Bar
Population (2021)835,126
Estimated 2025905,545
Projected 2041965,946
Annual growth rate2.04%1.98%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Bohnock or Old Bar?

Old Bar is more affordable, with a median house price of $780K versus $962K.

Which has better public transport, Bohnock or Old Bar?

Bohnock and Old Bar have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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