Botanic Ridge vs Pearcedale
The verdict
Pearcedale is more affordable, with a median house price of $835K versus $860K in Botanic Ridge. Botanic Ridge rates higher for transport (43 vs 20). Pearcedale is closer to the coast (3.4 km vs 9.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Pearcedale rates higher (100 vs 76/100 in Botanic Ridge).
Scores
| Botanic Ridge | Pearcedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 34 |
| Transport | 43 | 20 |
| Education | 49 | 46 |
| Liveability | 43 | 37 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Botanic Ridge | Pearcedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,739 | 3,867 |
| Median age | 32 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,552 | $2,009 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.9% | 22.9% |
| Born in Australia | 81.1% | 84.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.9 |
Growth: Botanic Ridge High Growth · Pearcedale High Growth
Property
| Botanic Ridge | Pearcedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $860K | $835K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -13.7% | 20.6% |
| 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 | Pearcedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 401 | 181 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 208 | 207 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 148 | 52 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,131 | 2,870 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Botanic Ridge | Pearcedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,032 | 1,017 |
See the full school list on each profile: Botanic Ridge · Pearcedale
Transport
| Botanic Ridge | Pearcedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 20 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 147 | 160 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.8 km | 7.0 km |
Liveability
| Botanic Ridge | Pearcedale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Parks | 18 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 51 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.2 km | 3.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 45.1 km | 49.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.7 km | 8.2 km |
Population & growth
| Botanic Ridge | Pearcedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,739 | 3,867 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,455 | 3,957 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,534 | 6,045 |
| Annual growth rate | 11.60% | 0.58% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Botanic Ridge or Pearcedale?
Pearcedale has the higher residential safety score (Botanic Ridge 76/100 vs Pearcedale 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Botanic Ridge or Pearcedale?
Pearcedale is more affordable, with a median house price of $835K versus $860K.
Which has better schools, Botanic Ridge or Pearcedale?
Botanic Ridge has a higher average school ICSEA (Botanic Ridge 1032 vs Pearcedale 1017; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Botanic Ridge or Pearcedale?
Botanic Ridge has the higher transport score (Botanic Ridge 43/100 vs Pearcedale 20/100).
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