Braddon vs O'Connor
The verdict
Braddon rates higher for transport (61 vs 52). Braddon is closer to the coast (106.1 km vs 108.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, O'Connor rates higher (74 vs 39/100 in Braddon).
Scores
BraddonO'Connor
| Braddon | O'Connor | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 74 |
| Transport | 61 | 52 |
| Education | 94 | 95 |
| Liveability | 85 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Braddon | O'Connor | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,383 | 5,917 |
| Median age | 30 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,259 | $2,518 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 77.6% | 76.3% |
| Born in Australia | 61.5% | 72.5% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.5 |
Growth: Braddon High Growth · O'Connor High Growth
Property
| Braddon | O'Connor | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Braddon | O'Connor | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 39 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 298 | 169 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 486 | 220 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 329 | 169 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,852 | 1,977 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Braddon | O'Connor | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,129 | 1,100 |
See the full school list on each profile: Braddon · O'Connor
Transport
| Braddon | O'Connor | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 28 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 16 | 21 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Braddon | O'Connor | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 23 | 3 |
| Parks | 3 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 18 | 35 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 106.1 km | 108.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1.2 km | 3.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Braddon | O'Connor | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,383 | 5,917 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,439 | 5,935 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,398 | 7,785 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.90% | 0.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Braddon or O'Connor?
O'Connor has the higher residential safety score (Braddon 39/100 vs O'Connor 74/100).
Which has better schools, Braddon or O'Connor?
Braddon has a higher average school ICSEA (Braddon 1129 vs O'Connor 1100; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Braddon or O'Connor?
Braddon has the higher transport score (Braddon 61/100 vs O'Connor 52/100).
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