Buxton vs Yanderra
The verdict
Buxton is more affordable, with a median house price of $895K versus $968K in Yanderra. Buxton rates higher for transport (64 vs 35). Yanderra is closer to the coast (31.9 km vs 36.6 km).
Scores
BuxtonYanderra
| Buxton | Yanderra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 30 |
| Transport | 64 | 35 |
| Education | 32 | 32 |
| Liveability | 27 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Buxton | Yanderra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,071 | 702 |
| Median age | 33 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,942 | $2,059 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.7% | 19.4% |
| Born in Australia | 86.1% | 85.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3 |
Growth: Buxton High Growth · Yanderra Stable
Property
| Buxton | Yanderra | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $895K | $968K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 4.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $740 | $630 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 53 |
Median price history
Safety
| Buxton | Yanderra | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 48 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 142 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 145 | 142 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,352 | 1,852 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Buxton | Yanderra | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 949 | 934 |
Transport
| Buxton | Yanderra | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 35 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 132 | 201 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 200 m | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Buxton | Yanderra | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 12 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 36.6 km | 31.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 75.3 km | 76.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 26.1 km | 23.0 km |
Population & growth
| Buxton | Yanderra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,071 | 702 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,454 | 739 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,839 | 765 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.33% | 1.29% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Buxton or Yanderra?
Buxton and Yanderra have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Buxton or Yanderra?
Buxton is more affordable, with a median house price of $895K versus $968K.
Which has better schools, Buxton or Yanderra?
Buxton has a higher average school ICSEA (Buxton 949 vs Yanderra 934; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Buxton or Yanderra?
Buxton has the higher transport score (Buxton 64/100 vs Yanderra 35/100).
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