Botanic Ridge vs Junction Village
The verdict
Junction Village is more affordable, with a median house price of $620K versus $860K in Botanic Ridge. Botanic Ridge rates higher for education (49 vs 41). Junction Village rates higher for liveability (72 vs 43). Botanic Ridge has a shorter estimated CBD commute (147 vs 150 min). On the separate residential safety score, Botanic Ridge rates higher (76 vs 44/100 in Junction Village).
Scores
| Botanic Ridge | Junction Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 54 |
| Transport | 43 | 48 |
| Education | 49 | 41 |
| Liveability | 43 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Botanic Ridge | Junction Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,739 | 1,051 |
| Median age | 32 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,552 | $1,080 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.9% | 16.0% |
| Born in Australia | 81.1% | 77.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Botanic Ridge High Growth · Junction Village High Growth
Property
| Botanic Ridge | Junction Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $860K | $620K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $340K |
| House price YoY | -13.7% | Data not available |
| 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
| Botanic Ridge | Junction Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | 44 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 401 | 856 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 208 | 476 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 148 | 190 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,131 | 5,614 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Botanic Ridge | Junction Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,032 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Botanic Ridge · Junction Village
Transport
| Botanic Ridge | Junction Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 48 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 147 | 150 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.8 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Botanic Ridge | Junction Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 18 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 51 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.2 km | 9.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 45.1 km | 45.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.7 km | 11.0 km |
Population & growth
| Botanic Ridge | Junction Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,739 | 1,051 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,455 | 1,631 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,534 | 1,643 |
| Annual growth rate | 11.60% | 11.61% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Botanic Ridge or Junction Village?
Botanic Ridge has the higher residential safety score (Botanic Ridge 76/100 vs Junction Village 44/100).
Which is more affordable, Botanic Ridge or Junction Village?
Junction Village is more affordable, with a median house price of $620K versus $860K.
Which has better public transport, Botanic Ridge or Junction Village?
Junction Village has the higher transport score (Botanic Ridge 43/100 vs Junction Village 48/100).
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