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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 FlatPrimrose Valley
Overall2028
Transport00
Education3466
Liveability2722

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

Demographics

Captains FlatPrimrose Valley
Population611155
Median age4039
Median household income (wk)$1,644$2,625
Bachelor degree or higher25.2%41.0%
Born in Australia80.8%88.4%
Avg household size2.42.8

Growth: Captains Flat Moderate Growth · Primrose Valley Moderate Growth

Property

Captains FlatPrimrose Valley
Median house price$478K$1.23M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$530$835
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)21Data not available

Median price history

Safety

Captains FlatPrimrose Valley
Residential safety score53
Break & enter dwelling /100k3270
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k6550
Total incidents /100k (all)4,7462,581

Total incidents over time

Schools

Captains FlatPrimrose Valley
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA922Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Captains Flat · Primrose Valley

Transport

Captains FlatPrimrose Valley
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)28.0 km20.9 km

Liveability

Captains FlatPrimrose Valley
Summer max temp28.0°C28.0°C
Winter max temp11.5°C11.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)620620
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants10
Parks30
Playgrounds2Data not available
Swimming pools1Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)69.3 km75.4 km
Distance to CBD (km)249.8 km244.9 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)31.3 km21.2 km

Population & growth

Captains FlatPrimrose Valley
Population (2021)611155
Estimated 2025672170
Projected 2041757192
Annual growth rate2.41%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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Data sources

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