Ceres vs Highton
The verdict
Ceres rates higher for education (83 vs 73). Highton rates higher for liveability (85 vs 31). Highton is closer to the coast (5.2 km vs 7.9 km).
Scores
CeresHighton
| Ceres | Highton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 69 |
| Transport | 0 | 50 |
| Education | 83 | 73 |
| Liveability | 31 | 85 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ceres | Highton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 266 | 20,736 |
| Median age | 41 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,125 | $2,054 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 70.7% | 51.3% |
| Born in Australia | 91.7% | 77.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.6 |
Growth: Ceres High Growth · Highton High Growth
Property
| Ceres | Highton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $899K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $521K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -4.8% |
| 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
| Ceres | Highton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 174 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 101 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 193 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 376 | 2,040 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ceres | Highton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,092 | 1,098 |
Transport
| Ceres | Highton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 50 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 74 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.4 km | 4.4 km |
Liveability
| Ceres | Highton | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 8 |
| Parks | 2 | 33 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 19 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 398 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.9 km | 5.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 72.0 km | 69.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.7 km | 5.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.6 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Ceres | Highton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 266 | 20,736 |
| Estimated 2025 | 285 | 22,202 |
| Projected 2041 | 397 | 30,941 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.74% | 1.72% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Ceres or Highton?
Highton has a higher average school ICSEA (Ceres 1092 vs Highton 1098; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ceres or Highton?
Highton has the higher transport score (Ceres 0/100 vs Highton 50/100).
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