Buxton vs Couridjah
The verdict
Buxton is more affordable, with a median house price of $874K versus $1.26M in Couridjah. Couridjah rates higher for liveability (37 vs 27). Couridjah is closer to the coast (35.3 km vs 36.6 km).
Scores
BuxtonCouridjah
| Buxton | Couridjah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 46 |
| Transport | 64 | 64 |
| Education | 32 | 35 |
| Liveability | 27 | 37 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Buxton | Couridjah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,071 | 282 |
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,942 | $1,791 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.7% | 18.0% |
| Born in Australia | 86.1% | 81.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Growth: Buxton High Growth · Couridjah High Growth
Property
| Buxton | Couridjah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $874K | $1.26M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 27.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $735 | $735 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Buxton | Couridjah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 48 | 355 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 145 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,497 | 4,255 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Buxton | Couridjah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 951 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Buxton · Couridjah
Transport
| Buxton | Couridjah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 159 | 153 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 200 m | 700 m |
Liveability
| Buxton | Couridjah | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 12 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 36.6 km | 35.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 75.3 km | 72.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 26.1 km | 23.2 km |
Population & growth
| Buxton | Couridjah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,071 | 282 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,454 | 334 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,839 | 387 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.33% | 4.32% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Buxton or Couridjah?
Buxton is more affordable, with a median house price of $874K versus $1.26M.
Which has better public transport, Buxton or Couridjah?
Buxton and Couridjah have similar transport scores.
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