Cape Schanck vs Fingal
The verdict
Cape Schanck is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.59M versus $1.89M in Fingal. Fingal has a shorter estimated CBD commute (215 vs 228 min). On the separate residential safety score, Fingal rates higher (47 vs 19/100 in Cape Schanck).
Scores
| Cape Schanck | Fingal | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 24 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 58 | 54 |
| Liveability | 19 | 23 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cape Schanck | Fingal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 569 | 637 |
| Median age | 55 | 56 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,189 | $1,928 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.0% | 37.2% |
| Born in Australia | 72.4% | 71.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Growth: Cape Schanck Moderate Growth · Fingal Moderate Growth
Property
| Cape Schanck | Fingal | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.59M | $1.89M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 8.8% | 1.3% |
| 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
| Cape Schanck | Fingal | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 19 | 47 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,230 | 785 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 879 | 314 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 176 | 157 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,042 | 5,181 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cape Schanck | Fingal | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Schanck · Fingal
Transport
| Cape Schanck | Fingal | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 228 | 215 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 27.7 km | 29.8 km |
Liveability
| Cape Schanck | Fingal | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.3 km | 2.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 72.1 km | 67.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.3 km | 4.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.8 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Cape Schanck | Fingal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 569 | 637 |
| Estimated 2025 | 573 | 655 |
| Projected 2041 | 650 | 728 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.18% | 0.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cape Schanck or Fingal?
Fingal has the higher residential safety score (Cape Schanck 19/100 vs Fingal 47/100).
Which is more affordable, Cape Schanck or Fingal?
Cape Schanck is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.59M versus $1.89M.
Which has better public transport, Cape Schanck or Fingal?
Cape Schanck and Fingal have similar transport scores.
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