Boronia Heights vs Park Ridge South
The verdict
Boronia Heights rates higher for liveability (61 vs 30). Boronia Heights has a shorter estimated CBD commute (85 vs 98 min).
Scores
Boronia HeightsPark Ridge South
| Boronia Heights | Park Ridge South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 27 |
| Transport | 34 | 14 |
| Education | 38 | 38 |
| Liveability | 61 | 30 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Boronia Heights | Park Ridge South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,175 | 1,680 |
| Median age | 34 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,453 | $1,965 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.4% | 22.4% |
| Born in Australia | 67.0% | 73.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.1 |
Growth: Boronia Heights — · Park Ridge South —
Property
| Boronia Heights | Park Ridge South | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Boronia Heights | Park Ridge South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,040 | 1,012 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 575 | 595 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,994 | 7,994 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Boronia Heights | Park Ridge South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 932 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Boronia Heights · Park Ridge South
Transport
| Boronia Heights | Park Ridge South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 34 | 14 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 85 | 98 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.9 km | 11.1 km |
Liveability
| Boronia Heights | Park Ridge South | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.4 km | 27.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.3 km | 28.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.1 km | 11.9 km |
Population & growth
| Boronia Heights | Park Ridge South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,175 | 1,680 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,313 | 1,712 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 8.46% | 0.47% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Boronia Heights or Park Ridge South?
Boronia Heights and Park Ridge South have similar residential safety scores (58 and 58/100).
Which has better public transport, Boronia Heights or Park Ridge South?
Boronia Heights has the higher transport score (Boronia Heights 34/100 vs Park Ridge South 14/100).
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