Booval vs Silkstone
The verdict
Booval rates higher for transport (92 vs 63). Silkstone rates higher for liveability (95 vs 90). Booval has a shorter estimated CBD commute (64 vs 98 min).
Scores
BoovalSilkstone
| Booval | Silkstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 68 |
| Transport | 92 | 63 |
| Education | 41 | 41 |
| Liveability | 90 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Booval | Silkstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,723 | 3,830 |
| Median age | 43 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $994 | $1,319 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.3% | 24.3% |
| Born in Australia | 76.8% | 81.4% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Booval — · Silkstone —
Property
| Booval | Silkstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $575 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Booval | Silkstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 79 | 79 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 661 | 653 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 367 | 366 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,948 | 6,948 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Booval | Silkstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,026 | 951 |
See the full school list on each profile: Booval · Silkstone
Transport
| Booval | Silkstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 63 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 64 | 98 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 560 m | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Booval | Silkstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 2 |
| Parks | 2 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 41.6 km | 42.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.0 km | 28.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Booval | Silkstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,723 | 3,830 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,832 | 3,983 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.99% | 0.98% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Booval or Silkstone?
Booval and Silkstone have similar residential safety scores (79 and 79/100).
Which has better schools, Booval or Silkstone?
Booval has a higher average school ICSEA (Booval 1026 vs Silkstone 951; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Booval or Silkstone?
Booval has the higher transport score (Booval 92/100 vs Silkstone 63/100).
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