Callaghan vs Sandgate
The verdict
Callaghan rates higher for liveability (87 vs 51). Sandgate rates higher for transport (87 vs 70).
Scores
CallaghanSandgate
| Callaghan | Sandgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 59 |
| Transport | 70 | 87 |
| Education | 34 | 36 |
| Liveability | 87 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Callaghan | Sandgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,358 | 276 |
| Median age | 20 | 69 |
| Median household income (wk) | Data not available | $687 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 4.7% | 9.1% |
| Born in Australia | 63.2% | 45.3% |
| Avg household size | Data not available | 2 |
Growth: Callaghan Moderate Growth · Sandgate Moderate Growth
Property
| Callaghan | Sandgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $4.30M |
| 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 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Callaghan | Sandgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 74 | 1,087 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 221 | 2,536 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 2,174 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,794 | 56,884 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Callaghan | Sandgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Callaghan · Sandgate
Transport
| Callaghan | Sandgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 87 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 700 m | 510 m |
Liveability
| Callaghan | Sandgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.9 km | 8.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 118.5 km | 121.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.9 km | 9.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Callaghan | Sandgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,358 | 276 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,533 | 312 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,713 | 348 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.08% | 3.11% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Callaghan or Sandgate?
Sandgate has the higher transport score (Callaghan 70/100 vs Sandgate 87/100).
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