Bucasia vs Dolphin Heads
The verdict
Dolphin Heads rates higher for education (53 vs 36). Dolphin Heads is closer to the coast (280 m vs 1.6 km).
Scores
BucasiaDolphin Heads
| Bucasia | Dolphin Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 30 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 36 | 53 |
| Liveability | 43 | 41 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bucasia | Dolphin Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,915 | 413 |
| Median age | 35 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,005 | $2,833 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.7% | 40.1% |
| Born in Australia | 78.0% | 66.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.4 |
Growth: Bucasia — · Dolphin Heads —
Property
| Bucasia | Dolphin Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $650 | 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
| Bucasia | Dolphin Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 732 | 726 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 346 | 242 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,967 | 6,967 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bucasia | Dolphin Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bucasia · Dolphin Heads
Transport
| Bucasia | Dolphin Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 675.2 km | 672.9 km |
Liveability
| Bucasia | Dolphin Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 23.0°C | 23.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,550 | 1,550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 25 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.6 km | 280 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 816.1 km | 813.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.5 km | 930 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.5 km | 12.3 km |
Population & growth
| Bucasia | Dolphin Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,915 | 413 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,263 | 449 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.72% | 2.11% |
Common questions
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