City Beach vs Floreat
The verdict
Floreat rates higher for liveability (95 vs 69). City Beach is closer to the coast (1.0 km vs 3.5 km).
Scores
City BeachFloreat
| City Beach | Floreat | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 89 |
| Transport | 59 | 80 |
| Education | 93 | 92 |
| Liveability | 69 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| City Beach | Floreat | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,805 | 8,621 |
| Median age | 47 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,700 | $3,570 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 70.0% | 72.2% |
| Born in Australia | 67.1% | 70.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3 |
Growth: City Beach Stable · Floreat Moderate Growth
Property
| City Beach | Floreat | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| City Beach | Floreat | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 309 | 313 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 147 | 151 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,014 | 1,009 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| City Beach | Floreat | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,153 | 1,165 |
See the full school list on each profile: City Beach · Floreat
Transport
| City Beach | Floreat | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 59 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 50 | 69 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 39 | 32 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.6 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| City Beach | Floreat | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 10 |
| Parks | 18 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 19 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 198 | 373 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.0 km | 3.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.1 km | 6.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.2 km | 3.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.9 km | 3.9 km |
Population & growth
| City Beach | Floreat | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,805 | 8,621 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,218 | 9,216 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,383 | 9,515 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.48% | 1.68% |
Common questions
Which is safer, City Beach or Floreat?
City Beach has the higher residential safety score (City Beach 71/100 vs Floreat 70/100).
Which has better schools, City Beach or Floreat?
Floreat has a higher average school ICSEA (City Beach 1153 vs Floreat 1165; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, City Beach or Floreat?
Floreat has the higher transport score (City Beach 59/100 vs Floreat 80/100).
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