Brightwaters vs Morisset Park
The verdict
Brightwaters is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.09M in Morisset Park. Morisset Park rates higher for transport (45 vs 33). Morisset Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (232 vs 235 min).
Scores
| Brightwaters | Morisset Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 43 |
| Transport | 33 | 45 |
| Education | 44 | 44 |
| Liveability | 39 | 39 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brightwaters | Morisset Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 875 | 1,085 |
| Median age | 50 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,419 | $1,858 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.1% | 28.5% |
| Born in Australia | 83.3% | 85.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.9 |
Growth: Brightwaters Moderate Growth · Morisset Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Brightwaters | Morisset Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.03M | $1.09M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $683K |
| House price YoY | -14.4% | -9.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $627 | $627 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Brightwaters | Morisset Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | 88 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 114 | 184 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 114 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 276 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,714 | 4,977 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brightwaters | Morisset Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,001 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Brightwaters · Morisset Park
Transport
| Brightwaters | Morisset Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 33 | 45 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 235 | 232 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.2 km | 4.4 km |
Liveability
| Brightwaters | Morisset Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.1 km | 9.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 90.3 km | 88.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.1 km | 9.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.6 km | 15.2 km |
Population & growth
| Brightwaters | Morisset Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 875 | 1,085 |
| Estimated 2025 | 926 | 1,149 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,113 | 1,380 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.43% | 1.44% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brightwaters or Morisset Park?
Morisset Park has the higher residential safety score (Brightwaters 85/100 vs Morisset Park 88/100).
Which is more affordable, Brightwaters or Morisset Park?
Brightwaters is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.09M.
Which has better public transport, Brightwaters or Morisset Park?
Morisset Park has the higher transport score (Brightwaters 33/100 vs Morisset Park 45/100).
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