Bowden vs Brompton
The verdict
Brompton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.02M in Bowden. Bowden rates higher for transport (91 vs 83). Bowden has a shorter estimated CBD commute (15 vs 24 min).
Scores
BowdenBrompton
| Bowden | Brompton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 84 |
| Transport | 91 | 83 |
| Education | 84 | 82 |
| Liveability | 89 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bowden | Brompton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,808 | 3,729 |
| Median age | 32 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,628 | $1,809 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.9% | 59.5% |
| Born in Australia | 60.8% | 62.5% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.1 |
Growth: Bowden High Growth · Brompton High Growth
Property
| Bowden | Brompton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.02M | $1.01M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 9.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bowden | Brompton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 38 | 37 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 442 | 429 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 277 | 241 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,509 | 13,703 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bowden | Brompton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 998 |
Transport
| Bowden | Brompton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 83 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 15 | 24 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 370 m | 830 m |
Liveability
| Bowden | Brompton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 1 |
| Parks | 5 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.2 km | 7.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.4 km | 4.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.2 km | 7.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Bowden | Brompton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,808 | 3,729 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,912 | 3,943 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,390 | 4,930 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.41% | 1.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bowden or Brompton?
Bowden has the higher residential safety score (Bowden 38/100 vs Brompton 37/100).
Which is more affordable, Bowden or Brompton?
Brompton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.02M.
Which has better public transport, Bowden or Brompton?
Bowden has the higher transport score (Bowden 91/100 vs Brompton 83/100).
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