Broadwood vs Somerville
The verdict
Somerville rates higher for transport (52 vs 0). Broadwood is closer to the coast (338.2 km vs 340.7 km).
Scores
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| Broadwood | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 46 |
| Transport | 0 | 52 |
| Education | 36 | 38 |
| Liveability | 25 | 48 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Broadwood | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 759 | 4,165 |
| Median age | 34 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,557 | $2,996 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.3% | 27.7% |
| Born in Australia | 78.3% | 65.2% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Broadwood — · Somerville Stable
Property
| Broadwood | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Broadwood | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 32 | 31 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 659 | 672 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 264 | 312 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,767 | 2,737 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,522 | 14,522 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Broadwood | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 953 |
See the full school list on each profile: Broadwood · Somerville
Transport
| Broadwood | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.3 km | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Broadwood | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 34.0°C | 34.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 260 | 260 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 338.2 km | 340.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 546.8 km | 547.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.8 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Broadwood | Somerville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 759 | 4,165 |
| Estimated 2025 | Data not available | 4,123 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | 4,578 |
| Annual growth rate | Data not available | -0.25% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Broadwood or Somerville?
Broadwood has the higher residential safety score (Broadwood 32/100 vs Somerville 31/100).
Which has better public transport, Broadwood or Somerville?
Somerville has the higher transport score (Broadwood 0/100 vs Somerville 52/100).
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