Canadian vs Eureka
The verdict
Eureka is more affordable, with a median house price of $490K versus $513K in Canadian. Canadian rates higher for education (59 vs 52). Eureka rates higher for transport (64 vs 42). Canadian is closer to the coast (70.3 km vs 72.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Canadian rates higher (88 vs 51/100 in Eureka).
Scores
| Canadian | Eureka | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 67 |
| Transport | 42 | 64 |
| Education | 59 | 52 |
| Liveability | 63 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Canadian | Eureka | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,098 | 633 |
| Median age | 37 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,438 | $1,168 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.2% | 31.1% |
| Born in Australia | 81.8% | 81.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Growth: Canadian High Growth · Eureka High Growth
Property
| Canadian | Eureka | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $513K | $490K |
| Median unit price | $395K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -15.9% | -6.3% |
| 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
Safety
| Canadian | Eureka | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | 51 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 195 | 632 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 317 | 316 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 317 | 316 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,538 | 6,477 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Canadian | Eureka | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | Data not available |
Transport
| Canadian | Eureka | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Canadian | Eureka | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.2°C | 10.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 690 | 690 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 15 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 70.3 km | 72.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 98.2 km | 99.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.4 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Canadian | Eureka | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,098 | 633 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,203 | 641 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,620 | 868 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.63% | 0.31% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Canadian or Eureka?
Canadian has the higher residential safety score (Canadian 88/100 vs Eureka 51/100).
Which is more affordable, Canadian or Eureka?
Eureka is more affordable, with a median house price of $490K versus $513K.
Which has better public transport, Canadian or Eureka?
Eureka has the higher transport score (Canadian 42/100 vs Eureka 64/100).
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