Calwell vs Isabella Plains
The verdict
Isabella Plains rates higher for liveability (64 vs 59). Calwell is closer to the coast (101.4 km vs 102.9 km).
Scores
CalwellIsabella Plains
| Calwell | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 57 |
| Transport | 42 | 45 |
| Education | 62 | 62 |
| Liveability | 59 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Calwell | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,730 | 4,329 |
| Median age | 37 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,460 | $2,131 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.0% | 38.2% |
| Born in Australia | 78.3% | 74.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Growth: Calwell Declining · Isabella Plains Declining
Property
| Calwell | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Calwell | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 84 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 105 | 69 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 105 | 185 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 297 | 323 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,478 | 1,640 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Calwell | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,024 | 1,053 |
See the full school list on each profile: Calwell · Isabella Plains
Transport
| Calwell | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 45 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 66 | 62 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Calwell | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.0°C | 12.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 615 | 615 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 2 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 101.4 km | 102.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.9 km | 16.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.4 km | 9.1 km |
Population & growth
| Calwell | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,730 | 4,329 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,551 | 4,344 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,278 | 3,232 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.79% | 0.09% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Calwell or Isabella Plains?
Calwell has the higher residential safety score (Calwell 84/100 vs Isabella Plains 82/100).
Which has better schools, Calwell or Isabella Plains?
Isabella Plains has a higher average school ICSEA (Calwell 1024 vs Isabella Plains 1053; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Calwell or Isabella Plains?
Isabella Plains has the higher transport score (Calwell 42/100 vs Isabella Plains 45/100).
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