Buff Point vs Toukley
The verdict
Buff Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $847K versus $893K in Toukley. Toukley is closer to the coast (1.3 km vs 3.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Buff Point rates higher (57 vs 31/100 in Toukley).
Scores
| Buff Point | Toukley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 44 |
| Transport | 46 | 42 |
| Education | 33 | 33 |
| Liveability | 53 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Buff Point | Toukley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,559 | 4,557 |
| Median age | 44 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,323 | $1,044 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.5% | 18.2% |
| Born in Australia | 85.7% | 79.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.1 |
Growth: Buff Point Stable · Toukley Moderate Growth
Property
| Buff Point | Toukley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $847K | $893K |
| Median unit price | $548K | $592K |
| House price YoY | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | 45 |
Median price history
Safety
| Buff Point | Toukley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | 31 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 169 | 373 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 28 | 176 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 955 | 1,119 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,973 | 10,841 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Buff Point | Toukley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Buff Point · Toukley
Transport
| Buff Point | Toukley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 42 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 41 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 203 | 198 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.0 km | 9.3 km |
Liveability
| Buff Point | Toukley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 5 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.4 km | 1.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 77.8 km | 75.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.4 km | 1.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.2 km | 6.3 km |
Population & growth
| Buff Point | Toukley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,559 | 4,557 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,658 | 4,526 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,747 | 5,029 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.69% | -0.17% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Buff Point or Toukley?
Buff Point has the higher residential safety score (Buff Point 57/100 vs Toukley 31/100).
Which is more affordable, Buff Point or Toukley?
Buff Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $847K versus $893K.
Which has better public transport, Buff Point or Toukley?
Buff Point has the higher transport score (Buff Point 46/100 vs Toukley 42/100).
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