Captains Flat vs Primrose Valley
The verdict
Captains Flat is more affordable, with a median house price of $478K versus $1.23M in Primrose Valley. Captains Flat rates higher for liveability (27 vs 22). Primrose Valley rates higher for education (66 vs 34). Captains Flat is closer to the coast (69.3 km vs 75.4 km).
Scores
Captains FlatPrimrose Valley
| Captains Flat | Primrose Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 28 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 34 | 66 |
| Liveability | 27 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Captains Flat | Primrose Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 611 | 155 |
| Median age | 40 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,644 | $2,625 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.2% | 41.0% |
| Born in Australia | 80.8% | 88.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.8 |
Growth: Captains Flat Moderate Growth · Primrose Valley Moderate Growth
Property
| Captains Flat | Primrose Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $478K | $1.23M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $530 | $835 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 21 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Captains Flat | Primrose Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 53 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 327 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 655 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,746 | 2,581 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Captains Flat | Primrose Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 922 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Captains Flat · Primrose Valley
Transport
| Captains Flat | Primrose Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 28.0 km | 20.9 km |
Liveability
| Captains Flat | Primrose Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 69.3 km | 75.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 249.8 km | 244.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 31.3 km | 21.2 km |
Population & growth
| Captains Flat | Primrose Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 611 | 155 |
| Estimated 2025 | 672 | 170 |
| Projected 2041 | 757 | 192 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.41% | 2.34% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Captains Flat or Primrose Valley?
Captains Flat is more affordable, with a median house price of $478K versus $1.23M.
Which has better public transport, Captains Flat or Primrose Valley?
Captains Flat and Primrose Valley have similar transport scores.
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