Buxton vs Thirlmere
The verdict
Buxton is more affordable, with a median house price of $874K versus $971K in Thirlmere. Thirlmere rates higher for liveability (45 vs 27). Thirlmere has a shorter estimated CBD commute (149 vs 159 min). On the separate residential safety score, Buxton rates higher (100 vs 93/100 in Thirlmere).
Scores
| Buxton | Thirlmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 50 |
| Transport | 64 | 64 |
| Education | 32 | 39 |
| Liveability | 27 | 45 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Buxton | Thirlmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,071 | 4,986 |
| Median age | 33 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,942 | $1,708 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.7% | 20.9% |
| Born in Australia | 86.1% | 83.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Buxton High Growth · Thirlmere High Growth
Property
| Buxton | Thirlmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $874K | $971K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $738K |
| House price YoY | 27.7% | 1.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $735 | $670 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.9% | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Buxton | Thirlmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 93 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 48 | 40 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 80 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 145 | 381 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,497 | 2,547 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Buxton | Thirlmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 951 | 965 |
See the full school list on each profile: Buxton · Thirlmere
Transport
| Buxton | Thirlmere | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 149 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 200 m | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Buxton | Thirlmere | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 1 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 12 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 36.6 km | 36.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 75.3 km | 70.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 26.1 km | 20.5 km |
Population & growth
| Buxton | Thirlmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,071 | 4,986 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,454 | 5,908 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,839 | 6,835 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.33% | 4.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Buxton or Thirlmere?
Buxton has the higher residential safety score (Buxton 100/100 vs Thirlmere 93/100).
Which is more affordable, Buxton or Thirlmere?
Buxton is more affordable, with a median house price of $874K versus $971K.
Which has better schools, Buxton or Thirlmere?
Thirlmere has a higher average school ICSEA (Buxton 951 vs Thirlmere 965; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Buxton or Thirlmere?
Buxton and Thirlmere have similar transport scores.
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