Buchanan vs Cliftleigh
The verdict
Cliftleigh is more affordable, with a median house price of $805K versus $899K in Buchanan. Buchanan rates higher for education (43 vs 37). Cliftleigh rates higher for transport (27 vs 15). Buchanan is closer to the coast (24.5 km vs 28.1 km).
Scores
BuchananCliftleigh
| Buchanan | Cliftleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 32 |
| Transport | 15 | 27 |
| Education | 43 | 37 |
| Liveability | 22 | 33 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Buchanan | Cliftleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 212 | 2,309 |
| Median age | 38 | 27 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,028 | $2,018 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.7% | 21.5% |
| Born in Australia | 87.7% | 88.4% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Buchanan High Growth · Cliftleigh High Growth
Property
| Buchanan | Cliftleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $899K | $805K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 12.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $630 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Buchanan | Cliftleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 50 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 472 | 87 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 5,660 | 173 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 943 | 1,083 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 27,359 | 5,240 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Buchanan | Cliftleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Buchanan · Cliftleigh
Transport
| Buchanan | Cliftleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 15 | 27 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.8 km | 6.3 km |
Liveability
| Buchanan | Cliftleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.5 km | 28.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 120.4 km | 124.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.4 km | 6.6 km |
Population & growth
| Buchanan | Cliftleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 212 | 2,309 |
| Estimated 2025 | 231 | 2,594 |
| Projected 2041 | 286 | 3,423 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.17% | 2.95% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Buchanan or Cliftleigh?
Cliftleigh is more affordable, with a median house price of $805K versus $899K.
Which has better public transport, Buchanan or Cliftleigh?
Cliftleigh has the higher transport score (Buchanan 15/100 vs Cliftleigh 27/100).
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