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Cape Paterson vs South Dudley

The verdict

Cape Paterson rates higher for education (54 vs 40). South Dudley rates higher for liveability (59 vs 21). Cape Paterson is closer to the coast (1.5 km vs 3.9 km).

Scores

Cape PatersonSouth Dudley
Cape PatersonSouth Dudley
Overall3141
Transport2224
Education5440
Liveability2159

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Cape PatersonSouth Dudley
Population1,111421
Median age5542
Median household income (wk)$1,285$993
Bachelor degree or higher40.5%20.9%
Born in Australia82.1%82.7%
Avg household size2.22.2

Growth: Cape Paterson High Growth · South Dudley High Growth

Property

Cape PatersonSouth Dudley
Median house price$806KData not available
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY0.4%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Cape PatersonSouth Dudley
Residential safety score40
Break & enter dwelling /100k990Data not available
Motor vehicle theft /100k180Data not available
Domestic assault /100k180950
Total incidents /100k (all)3,0604,276

Total incidents over time

Schools

Cape PatersonSouth Dudley
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Cape Paterson · South Dudley

Transport

Cape PatersonSouth Dudley
Transport score2224
Train stations00
Bus stops112
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)46.9 km39.4 km

Liveability

Cape PatersonSouth Dudley
Summer max temp25.8°C25.8°C
Winter max temp14.2°C14.2°C
Annual rainfall (mm)600600
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks51
Playgrounds51
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)1.5 km3.9 km
Distance to CBD (km)110.1 km101.9 km
Nearest beach (km)1.5 km3.8 km
Nearest hospital (km)6.5 km1.7 km

Population & growth

Cape PatersonSouth Dudley
Population (2021)1,111421
Estimated 20251,219462
Projected 20411,491565
Annual growth rate2.35%2.35%

Common questions

Which has better public transport, Cape Paterson or South Dudley?

South Dudley has the higher transport score (Cape Paterson 22/100 vs South Dudley 24/100).

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Data sources

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