Broadford vs Tallarook
The verdict
Broadford rates higher for liveability (35 vs 19). Tallarook rates higher for education (58 vs 37). Broadford is closer to the coast (70.7 km vs 80.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Tallarook rates higher (78 vs 73/100 in Broadford).
Scores
| Broadford | Tallarook | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 52 |
| Transport | 82 | 80 |
| Education | 37 | 58 |
| Liveability | 35 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Broadford | Tallarook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,592 | 748 |
| Median age | 40 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,519 | $1,775 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.8% | 31.3% |
| Born in Australia | 86.3% | 84.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Broadford High Growth · Tallarook High Growth
Property
| Broadford | Tallarook | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $528K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $390K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -21.8% | 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
Safety
| Broadford | Tallarook | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 240 | 134 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 218 | 535 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 588 | 267 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,225 | 10,562 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Broadford | Tallarook | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 969 | 1,051 |
See the full school list on each profile: Broadford · Tallarook
Transport
| Broadford | Tallarook | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 80 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 4.7 km |
Liveability
| Broadford | Tallarook | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 13 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 70.7 km | 80.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 67.8 km | 77.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.8 km | 24.7 km |
Population & growth
| Broadford | Tallarook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,592 | 748 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,938 | 725 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,918 | 2,430 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.83% | -0.78% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Broadford or Tallarook?
Tallarook has the higher residential safety score (Broadford 73/100 vs Tallarook 78/100).
Which has better schools, Broadford or Tallarook?
Tallarook has a higher average school ICSEA (Broadford 969 vs Tallarook 1051; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Broadford or Tallarook?
Broadford has the higher transport score (Broadford 82/100 vs Tallarook 80/100).
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