Busby vs Sadleir
The verdict
Busby is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.09M in Sadleir. Sadleir rates higher for liveability (87 vs 80). Sadleir is closer to the coast (24.0 km vs 25.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Sadleir rates higher (43 vs 31/100 in Busby).
Scores
| Busby | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 62 |
| Transport | 60 | 60 |
| Education | 37 | 35 |
| Liveability | 80 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Busby | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,446 | 3,243 |
| Median age | 32 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,163 | $946 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.9% | 15.4% |
| Born in Australia | 54.8% | 54.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3 |
Growth: Busby Moderate Growth · Sadleir Moderate Growth
Property
| Busby | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.01M | $1.09M |
| Median unit price | $839K | $855K |
| House price YoY | 32.5% | 25.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 49 | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Busby | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 31 | 43 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 360 | 216 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 292 | 278 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,057 | 709 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,163 | 6,876 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Busby | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 892 | 883 |
Transport
| Busby | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 85 | 84 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.5 km | 3.4 km |
Liveability
| Busby | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 6 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.1 km | 24.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 30.4 km | 29.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 3.7 km |
Population & growth
| Busby | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,446 | 3,243 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,519 | 3,296 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,278 | 3,850 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.41% | 0.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Busby or Sadleir?
Sadleir has the higher residential safety score (Busby 31/100 vs Sadleir 43/100).
Which is more affordable, Busby or Sadleir?
Busby is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.09M.
Which has better schools, Busby or Sadleir?
Busby has a higher average school ICSEA (Busby 892 vs Sadleir 883; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Busby or Sadleir?
Busby and Sadleir have similar transport scores.
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