Boronia vs The Basin
The verdict
Boronia is more affordable, with a median house price of $850K versus $859K in The Basin. Boronia rates higher for transport (97 vs 43). Boronia is closer to the coast (24.5 km vs 26.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, The Basin rates higher (93 vs 75/100 in Boronia).
Scores
| Boronia | The Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 52 |
| Transport | 97 | 43 |
| Education | 65 | 59 |
| Liveability | 90 | 56 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Boronia | The Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,607 | 4,497 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,619 | $2,019 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.0% | 33.0% |
| Born in Australia | 68.9% | 79.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.7 |
Growth: Boronia Moderate Growth · The Basin Moderate Growth
Property
| Boronia | The Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $850K | $859K |
| Median unit price | $650K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | 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 | The Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 75 | 93 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 343 | 245 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 335 | 178 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 288 | 156 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,227 | 3,491 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Boronia | The Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 2 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,013 | 1,058 |
See the full school list on each profile: Boronia · The Basin
Transport
| Boronia | The Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 43 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 115 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 66 | 107 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 490 m | 3.3 km |
Liveability
| Boronia | The Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 23 | 5 |
| Parks | 53 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 31 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 78 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.5 km | 26.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.8 km | 31.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.2 km | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| Boronia | The Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 23,607 | 4,497 |
| Estimated 2025 | 24,524 | 4,452 |
| Projected 2041 | 27,044 | 5,152 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.96% | -0.25% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Boronia or The Basin?
The Basin has the higher residential safety score (Boronia 75/100 vs The Basin 93/100).
Which is more affordable, Boronia or The Basin?
Boronia is more affordable, with a median house price of $850K versus $859K.
Which has better schools, Boronia or The Basin?
The Basin has a higher average school ICSEA (Boronia 1013 vs The Basin 1058; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Boronia or The Basin?
Boronia has the higher transport score (Boronia 97/100 vs The Basin 43/100).
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