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Bowning vs Laverstock

The verdict

Bowning is more affordable, with a median house price of $734K versus $1.85M in Laverstock. Bowning rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Laverstock rates higher for education (53 vs 44). Laverstock is closer to the coast (160.6 km vs 163.8 km).

Scores

BowningLaverstock
BowningLaverstock
Overall4324
Transport640
Education4453
Liveability2222

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

BowningLaverstock
Population61930
Median age4553
Median household income (wk)$1,888$1,625
Bachelor degree or higher35.6%33.3%
Born in Australia83.5%76.7%
Avg household size2.52.3

Growth: Bowning Moderate Growth · Laverstock Moderate Growth

Property

BowningLaverstock
Median house price$734K$1.85M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$550$550
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)39Data not available

Median price history

Safety

BowningLaverstock
Residential safety score86
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k1620
Domestic assault /100k6460
Total incidents /100k (all)3,5540

Total incidents over time

Schools

BowningLaverstock
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA935Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Bowning · Laverstock

Transport

BowningLaverstock
Transport score640
Train stations10
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)2.8 km14.1 km

Liveability

BowningLaverstock
Summer max temp28.0°C28.0°C
Winter max temp11.5°C11.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)620620
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)163.8 km160.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)241.3 km231.1 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)34.4 km26.8 km

Population & growth

BowningLaverstock
Population (2021)61930
Estimated 202565232
Projected 204176937
Annual growth rate1.31%1.63%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Bowning or Laverstock?

Bowning is more affordable, with a median house price of $734K versus $1.85M.

Which has better public transport, Bowning or Laverstock?

Bowning has the higher transport score (Bowning 64/100 vs Laverstock 0/100).

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Data sources

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