Breakwater vs Charlemont
The verdict
Breakwater is more affordable, with a median house price of $555K versus $619K in Charlemont. Breakwater rates higher for liveability (86 vs 66). Charlemont rates higher for education (65 vs 48). Breakwater is closer to the coast (3.9 km vs 6.7 km).
Scores
| Breakwater | Charlemont | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 62 |
| Transport | 53 | 56 |
| Education | 48 | 65 |
| Liveability | 86 | 66 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Breakwater | Charlemont | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,060 | 2,612 |
| Median age | 40 | 29 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,077 | $2,102 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.6% | 40.6% |
| Born in Australia | 73.9% | 77.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.5 |
Growth: Breakwater High Growth · Charlemont High Growth
Property
| Breakwater | Charlemont | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $555K | $619K |
| Median unit price | $446K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -0.2% |
| 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
| Breakwater | Charlemont | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 24 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 377 | 1,110 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 849 | 421 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 849 | 651 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,302 | 7,772 |
Breakwater is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Breakwater | Charlemont | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,075 |
See the full school list on each profile: Breakwater · Charlemont
Transport
| Breakwater | Charlemont | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 56 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Breakwater | Charlemont | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 1 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.9 km | 6.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 66.0 km | 68.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.9 km | 6.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.4 km | 6.3 km |
Population & growth
| Breakwater | Charlemont | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,060 | 2,612 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,078 | 3,821 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,582 | 3,898 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.42% | 9.98% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Breakwater or Charlemont?
Breakwater is more affordable, with a median house price of $555K versus $619K.
Which has better public transport, Breakwater or Charlemont?
Charlemont has the higher transport score (Breakwater 53/100 vs Charlemont 56/100).
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