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 Paterson | South Dudley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 41 |
| Transport | 22 | 24 |
| Education | 54 | 40 |
| Liveability | 21 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cape Paterson | South Dudley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,111 | 421 |
| Median age | 55 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,285 | $993 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.5% | 20.9% |
| Born in Australia | 82.1% | 82.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Cape Paterson High Growth · South Dudley High Growth
Property
| Cape Paterson | South Dudley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $806K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 0.4% | 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
Safety
| Cape Paterson | South Dudley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 40 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 990 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 180 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 180 | 950 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,060 | 4,276 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cape Paterson | South Dudley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Cape Paterson · South Dudley
Transport
| Cape Paterson | South Dudley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 22 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 46.9 km | 39.4 km |
Liveability
| Cape Paterson | South Dudley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.5 km | 3.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 110.1 km | 101.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.5 km | 3.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.5 km | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Cape Paterson | South Dudley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,111 | 421 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,219 | 462 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,491 | 565 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.35% | 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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