Bolwarra Heights vs Largs
The verdict
Largs is more affordable, with a median house price of $831K versus $980K in Bolwarra Heights. Bolwarra Heights rates higher for education (53 vs 44). Largs is closer to the coast (27.1 km vs 29.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bolwarra Heights rates higher (89 vs 71/100 in Largs).
Scores
| Bolwarra Heights | Largs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 39 |
| Transport | 51 | 43 |
| Education | 53 | 44 |
| Liveability | 31 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bolwarra Heights | Largs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,436 | 1,962 |
| Median age | 36 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,546 | $2,065 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.0% | 26.4% |
| Born in Australia | 89.9% | 91.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.8 |
Growth: Bolwarra Heights High Growth · Largs High Growth
Property
| Bolwarra Heights | Largs | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $980K | $831K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $653K |
| House price YoY | 29.9% | -3.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bolwarra Heights | Largs | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 89 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 87 | 204 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 58 | 204 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 407 | 408 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,561 | 2,854 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bolwarra Heights | Largs | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 991 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bolwarra Heights · Largs
Transport
| Bolwarra Heights | Largs | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 43 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 4.4 km |
Liveability
| Bolwarra Heights | Largs | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 2 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 29.3 km | 27.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 136.0 km | 135.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.7 km | 6.1 km |
Population & growth
| Bolwarra Heights | Largs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,436 | 1,962 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,624 | 2,069 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,874 | 2,783 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.34% | 1.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bolwarra Heights or Largs?
Bolwarra Heights has the higher residential safety score (Bolwarra Heights 89/100 vs Largs 71/100).
Which is more affordable, Bolwarra Heights or Largs?
Largs is more affordable, with a median house price of $831K versus $980K.
Which has better public transport, Bolwarra Heights or Largs?
Bolwarra Heights has the higher transport score (Bolwarra Heights 51/100 vs Largs 43/100).
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