Cherokee vs Riddells Creek
The verdict
Cherokee rates higher for education (87 vs 63). Riddells Creek rates higher for transport (82 vs 0). Riddells Creek is closer to the coast (47.8 km vs 54.2 km).
Scores
CherokeeRiddells Creek
| Cherokee | Riddells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 61 |
| Transport | 0 | 82 |
| Education | 87 | 63 |
| Liveability | 16 | 38 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cherokee | Riddells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 68 | 4,390 |
| Median age | 49 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,624 | $2,150 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.5% | 35.1% |
| Born in Australia | 60.3% | 85.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Cherokee High Growth · Riddells Creek High Growth
Property
| Cherokee | Riddells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $868K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -8.2% |
| 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
| Cherokee | Riddells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 91 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 159 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 364 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,471 | 2,529 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cherokee | Riddells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,042 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cherokee · Riddells Creek
Transport
| Cherokee | Riddells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 82 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 175 | 104 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.8 km | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Cherokee | Riddells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 0 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 10 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 54.2 km | 47.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 54.4 km | 47.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 30.0 km | 29.1 km |
Population & growth
| Cherokee | Riddells Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 68 | 4,390 |
| Estimated 2025 | 69 | 4,479 |
| Projected 2041 | 93 | 5,994 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.37% | 0.50% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Cherokee or Riddells Creek?
Riddells Creek has the higher transport score (Cherokee 0/100 vs Riddells Creek 82/100).
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