Busby vs Green Valley
The verdict
Busby is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.20M in Green Valley. Busby rates higher for transport (60 vs 46). Green Valley rates higher for education (49 vs 37). Busby is closer to the coast (25.1 km vs 26.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Green Valley rates higher (82 vs 31/100 in Busby).
Scores
| Busby | Green Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 57 |
| Transport | 60 | 46 |
| Education | 37 | 49 |
| Liveability | 80 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Busby | Green Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,446 | 12,919 |
| Median age | 32 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,163 | $1,775 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.9% | 32.8% |
| Born in Australia | 54.8% | 44.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.5 |
Growth: Busby Moderate Growth · Green Valley Stable
Property
| Busby | Green Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.01M | $1.20M |
| Median unit price | $839K | $868K |
| House price YoY | 32.5% | -6.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 49 | 54 |
Median price history
Safety
| Busby | Green Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 31 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 360 | 132 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 292 | 77 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,057 | 395 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,163 | 2,771 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Busby | Green Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 892 | 946 |
See the full school list on each profile: Busby · Green Valley
Transport
| Busby | Green Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 64 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 85 | 89 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.5 km | 6.0 km |
Liveability
| Busby | Green Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 6 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.1 km | 26.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 30.4 km | 31.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 5.9 km |
Population & growth
| Busby | Green Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,446 | 12,919 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,519 | 12,777 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,278 | 13,152 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.41% | -0.28% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Busby or Green Valley?
Green Valley has the higher residential safety score (Busby 31/100 vs Green Valley 82/100).
Which is more affordable, Busby or Green Valley?
Busby is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.20M.
Which has better schools, Busby or Green Valley?
Green Valley has a higher average school ICSEA (Busby 892 vs Green Valley 946; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Busby or Green Valley?
Busby has the higher transport score (Busby 60/100 vs Green Valley 46/100).
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