Booragul vs Fassifern
The verdict
Fassifern is more affordable, with a median house price of $691K versus $851K in Booragul. Booragul rates higher for liveability (54 vs 37). Booragul is closer to the coast (9.9 km vs 11.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Fassifern rates higher (59 vs 49/100 in Booragul).
Scores
| Booragul | Fassifern | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 55 |
| Transport | 92 | 85 |
| Education | 39 | 42 |
| Liveability | 54 | 37 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Booragul | Fassifern | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,623 | 586 |
| Median age | 51 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,114 | $1,343 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.2% | 23.5% |
| Born in Australia | 81.5% | 86.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Booragul High Growth · Fassifern High Growth
Property
| Booragul | Fassifern | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $851K | $691K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $703K |
| House price YoY | 20.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Booragul | Fassifern | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 49 | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 246 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 185 | 341 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 801 | 683 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,195 | 46,246 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Booragul | Fassifern | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 948 | 978 |
See the full school list on each profile: Booragul · Fassifern
Transport
| Booragul | Fassifern | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 85 |
| Train stations | 1 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 620 m | 520 m |
Liveability
| Booragul | Fassifern | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.9 km | 11.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 106.7 km | 104.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.5 km | 8.0 km |
Population & growth
| Booragul | Fassifern | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,623 | 586 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,697 | 613 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,299 | 830 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.12% | 1.13% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Booragul or Fassifern?
Fassifern has the higher residential safety score (Booragul 49/100 vs Fassifern 59/100).
Which is more affordable, Booragul or Fassifern?
Fassifern is more affordable, with a median house price of $691K versus $851K.
Which has better schools, Booragul or Fassifern?
Fassifern has a higher average school ICSEA (Booragul 948 vs Fassifern 978; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Booragul or Fassifern?
Booragul has the higher transport score (Booragul 92/100 vs Fassifern 85/100).
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