Bronte vs Queens Park
The verdict
Queens Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.93M versus $5.49M in Bronte. Queens Park rates higher for transport (88 vs 80). Bronte is closer to the coast (420 m vs 2.0 km).
Scores
| Bronte | Queens Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 93 |
| Transport | 80 | 88 |
| Education | 92 | 92 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bronte | Queens Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,166 | 3,143 |
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,365 | $3,441 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.7% | 71.9% |
| Born in Australia | 65.2% | 66.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Bronte Stable · Queens Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Bronte | Queens Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $5.49M | $3.93M |
| Median unit price | $1.87M | $1.64M |
| House price YoY | -12.9% | 26.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,900 | $1,550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 71 | 56 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bronte | Queens Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 74 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 154 | 286 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 223 | 95 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 181 | 64 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,875 | 2,991 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bronte | Queens Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,169 | 1,141 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bronte · Queens Park
Transport
| Bronte | Queens Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 31 | 26 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 930 m |
Liveability
| Bronte | Queens Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 10 | 3 |
| Parks | 8 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 36 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 420 m | 2.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.3 km | 4.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 400 m | 2.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 2.2 km |
Population & growth
| Bronte | Queens Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,166 | 3,143 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,445 | 3,369 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,421 | 3,648 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.96% | 1.75% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bronte or Queens Park?
Bronte has the higher residential safety score (Bronte 74/100 vs Queens Park 71/100).
Which is more affordable, Bronte or Queens Park?
Queens Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.93M versus $5.49M.
Which has better schools, Bronte or Queens Park?
Bronte has a higher average school ICSEA (Bronte 1169 vs Queens Park 1141; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bronte or Queens Park?
Queens Park has the higher transport score (Bronte 80/100 vs Queens Park 88/100).
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