Boyne Island vs O'Connell
The verdict
Boyne Island rates higher for liveability (51 vs 16). Boyne Island is closer to the coast (2.8 km vs 4.2 km).
Scores
Boyne IslandO'Connell
| Boyne Island | O'Connell | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 16 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 37 | 36 |
| Liveability | 51 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Boyne Island | O'Connell | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,835 | 399 |
| Median age | 37 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,870 | $2,333 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.5% | 18.2% |
| Born in Australia | 80.6% | 70.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.9 |
Growth: Boyne Island — · O'Connell —
Property
| Boyne Island | O'Connell | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $630 | 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
| Boyne Island | O'Connell | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 79 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 703 | 752 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 248 | 251 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,690 | 9,690 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Boyne Island | O'Connell | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 960 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Boyne Island · O'Connell
Transport
| Boyne Island | O'Connell | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 283.8 km | 287.0 km |
Liveability
| Boyne Island | O'Connell | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.5°C | 32.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 23.2°C | 23.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 22 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 9 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.8 km | 4.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 428.4 km | 431.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.0 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.1 km | 8.9 km |
Population & growth
| Boyne Island | O'Connell | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,835 | 399 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,114 | 421 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.41% | 1.35% |
Common questions
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