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Bonshaw vs Sebastopol

The verdict

Sebastopol is more affordable, with a median house price of $443K versus $556K in Bonshaw. Bonshaw rates higher for education (59 vs 44). Sebastopol rates higher for transport (30 vs 0). Sebastopol is closer to the coast (71.9 km vs 73.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Sebastopol rates higher (43 vs 21/100 in Bonshaw).

Scores

BonshawSebastopol
BonshawSebastopol
Overall3849
Transport030
Education5944
Liveability5972

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

Demographics

BonshawSebastopol
Population94910,194
Median age2839
Median household income (wk)$1,854$1,013
Bachelor degree or higher39.4%21.3%
Born in Australia78.0%83.0%
Avg household size2.72.1

Growth: Bonshaw High Growth · Sebastopol High Growth

Property

BonshawSebastopol
Median house price$556K$443K
Median unit priceData not available$344K
House price YoY-1.3%-5.5%
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

BonshawSebastopol
Residential safety score2143
Break & enter dwelling /100k1,264628
Motor vehicle theft /100k421490
Domestic assault /100k527834
Total incidents /100k (all)8,1148,780

Total incidents over time

Schools

BonshawSebastopol
Total schools06
Government03
Independent02
Average ICSEAData not available993

See the full school list on each profile: Bonshaw · Sebastopol

Transport

BonshawSebastopol
Transport score030
Train stations00
Bus stops041
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)6.4 km5.0 km

Liveability

BonshawSebastopol
Summer max temp24.0°C24.0°C
Winter max temp10.2°C10.2°C
Annual rainfall (mm)690690
Supermarkets04
Cafes & restaurants02
Parks422
Playgrounds216
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs01
Distance to coast (km)73.0 km71.9 km
Distance to CBD (km)103.8 km102.0 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)5.7 km4.6 km

Population & growth

BonshawSebastopol
Population (2021)94910,194
Estimated 20251,3609,963
Projected 20411,30113,980
Annual growth rate9.41%-0.57%

Common questions

Which is safer, Bonshaw or Sebastopol?

Sebastopol has the higher residential safety score (Bonshaw 21/100 vs Sebastopol 43/100).

Which is more affordable, Bonshaw or Sebastopol?

Sebastopol is more affordable, with a median house price of $443K versus $556K.

Which has better public transport, Bonshaw or Sebastopol?

Sebastopol has the higher transport score (Bonshaw 0/100 vs Sebastopol 30/100).

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Data sources

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