Burringbar vs Crabbes Creek
The verdict
Burringbar is more affordable, with a median house price of $981K versus $1.30M in Crabbes Creek. Burringbar rates higher for transport (64 vs 46). Crabbes Creek is closer to the coast (6.7 km vs 9.3 km).
Scores
| Burringbar | Crabbes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 37 |
| Transport | 64 | 46 |
| Education | 50 | 45 |
| Liveability | 19 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Burringbar | Crabbes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 878 | 343 |
| Median age | 45 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,482 | $1,420 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.0% | 20.5% |
| Born in Australia | 74.7% | 73.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Burringbar Moderate Growth · Crabbes Creek Moderate Growth
Property
| Burringbar | Crabbes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $981K | $1.30M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $995 | $995 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 29 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Burringbar | Crabbes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 36 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 228 | 583 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 342 | 292 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,025 | 292 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,264 | 3,790 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Burringbar | Crabbes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 1,018 |
See the full school list on each profile: Burringbar · Crabbes Creek
Transport
| Burringbar | Crabbes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 46 |
| Train stations | 1 | 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) | 1.3 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Burringbar | Crabbes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.3 km | 6.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 643.1 km | 639.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.5 km | 17.5 km |
Population & growth
| Burringbar | Crabbes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 878 | 343 |
| Estimated 2025 | 922 | 360 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,030 | 402 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.23% | 1.22% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Burringbar or Crabbes Creek?
Burringbar is more affordable, with a median house price of $981K versus $1.30M.
Which has better schools, Burringbar or Crabbes Creek?
Crabbes Creek has a higher average school ICSEA (Burringbar 990 vs Crabbes Creek 1018; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Burringbar or Crabbes Creek?
Burringbar has the higher transport score (Burringbar 64/100 vs Crabbes Creek 46/100).
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