Bushmead vs Koongamia
The verdict
Bushmead rates higher for education (58 vs 40). Koongamia rates higher for transport (64 vs 51). Bushmead is closer to the coast (25.8 km vs 26.9 km).
Scores
BushmeadKoongamia
| Bushmead | Koongamia | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 60 |
| Transport | 51 | 64 |
| Education | 58 | 40 |
| Liveability | 80 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bushmead | Koongamia | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 677 | 985 |
| Median age | 32 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,742 | $1,260 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.5% | 16.6% |
| Born in Australia | 69.6% | 72.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Bushmead High Growth · Koongamia High Growth
Property
| Bushmead | Koongamia | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Bushmead | Koongamia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 295 | 305 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 148 | 102 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,034 | 1,015 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bushmead | Koongamia | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 862 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bushmead · Koongamia
Transport
| Bushmead | Koongamia | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 61 | 65 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.6 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Bushmead | Koongamia | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.8 km | 26.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.2 km | 17.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.2 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Bushmead | Koongamia | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 677 | 985 |
| Estimated 2025 | 921 | 1,099 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,257 | 1,332 |
| Annual growth rate | 8.00% | 2.78% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bushmead or Koongamia?
Koongamia has the higher residential safety score (Bushmead 70/100 vs Koongamia 71/100).
Which has better public transport, Bushmead or Koongamia?
Koongamia has the higher transport score (Bushmead 51/100 vs Koongamia 64/100).
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