Clifton Springs vs Curlewis
The verdict
Curlewis is more affordable, with a median house price of $659K versus $690K in Clifton Springs. Clifton Springs rates higher for liveability (51 vs 38). Curlewis rates higher for education (58 vs 53). Clifton Springs is closer to the coast (600 m vs 2.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Clifton Springs rates higher (100 vs 90/100 in Curlewis).
Scores
| Clifton Springs | Curlewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 38 |
| Transport | 31 | 21 |
| Education | 53 | 58 |
| Liveability | 51 | 38 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Clifton Springs | Curlewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,646 | 4,175 |
| Median age | 48 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,348 | $1,830 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.5% | 32.8% |
| Born in Australia | 80.8% | 82.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.7 |
Growth: Clifton Springs High Growth · Curlewis High Growth
Property
| Clifton Springs | Curlewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $690K | $659K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 11.2% | -3.4% |
| 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
| Clifton Springs | Curlewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 90 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 52 | 240 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 78 | 96 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 301 | 335 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,556 | 3,018 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Clifton Springs | Curlewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,004 | 1,043 |
See the full school list on each profile: Clifton Springs · Curlewis
Transport
| Clifton Springs | Curlewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 31 | 21 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 33 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 18.6 km | 15.1 km |
Liveability
| Clifton Springs | Curlewis | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 9 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 600 m | 2.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 51.3 km | 55.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.8 km | 4.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 18.0 km | 14.7 km |
Population & growth
| Clifton Springs | Curlewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,646 | 4,175 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,187 | 4,470 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,409 | 6,230 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.72% | 1.72% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Clifton Springs or Curlewis?
Clifton Springs has the higher residential safety score (Clifton Springs 100/100 vs Curlewis 90/100).
Which is more affordable, Clifton Springs or Curlewis?
Curlewis is more affordable, with a median house price of $659K versus $690K.
Which has better schools, Clifton Springs or Curlewis?
Curlewis has a higher average school ICSEA (Clifton Springs 1004 vs Curlewis 1043; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Clifton Springs or Curlewis?
Clifton Springs has the higher transport score (Clifton Springs 31/100 vs Curlewis 21/100).
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