Caversham vs Dayton
The verdict
Caversham rates higher for liveability (62 vs 57). Caversham has a shorter estimated CBD commute (53 vs 57 min).
Scores
CavershamDayton
| Caversham | Dayton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 59 |
| Transport | 59 | 63 |
| Education | 57 | 58 |
| Liveability | 62 | 57 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Caversham | Dayton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,419 | 5,507 |
| Median age | 33 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,266 | $2,133 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.9% | 40.7% |
| Born in Australia | 58.5% | 47.6% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3 |
Growth: Caversham Moderate Growth · Dayton High Growth
Property
| Caversham | Dayton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Caversham | Dayton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 310 | 309 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 148 | 145 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,011 | 1,017 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Caversham | Dayton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,041 | 1,053 |
See the full school list on each profile: Caversham · Dayton
Transport
| Caversham | Dayton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 59 | 63 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 57 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Caversham | Dayton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 17 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 42 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 20.9 km | 20.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.7 km | 15.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 5.6 km |
Population & growth
| Caversham | Dayton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,419 | 5,507 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,439 | 6,677 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,856 | 9,726 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.27% | 4.93% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Caversham or Dayton?
Caversham and Dayton have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Caversham or Dayton?
Dayton has a higher average school ICSEA (Caversham 1041 vs Dayton 1053; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Caversham or Dayton?
Dayton has the higher transport score (Caversham 59/100 vs Dayton 63/100).
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