Clifton Springs vs Drysdale
The verdict
Clifton Springs is more affordable, with a median house price of $690K versus $704K in Drysdale. Clifton Springs rates higher for transport (31 vs 22). Clifton Springs is closer to the coast (600 m vs 4.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Clifton Springs rates higher (100 vs 84/100 in Drysdale).
Scores
| Clifton Springs | Drysdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 39 |
| Transport | 31 | 22 |
| Education | 53 | 55 |
| Liveability | 51 | 43 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Clifton Springs | Drysdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,646 | 4,976 |
| Median age | 48 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,348 | $1,273 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.5% | 30.8% |
| Born in Australia | 80.8% | 80.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Clifton Springs High Growth · Drysdale High Growth
Property
| Clifton Springs | Drysdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $690K | $704K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $534K |
| House price YoY | 11.2% | -13.6% |
| 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 | Drysdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 84 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 52 | 301 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 78 | 161 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 301 | 241 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,556 | 3,236 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Clifton Springs | Drysdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,004 | 1,015 |
See the full school list on each profile: Clifton Springs · Drysdale
Transport
| Clifton Springs | Drysdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 31 | 22 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 33 | 31 |
| 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 | 21.5 km |
Liveability
| Clifton Springs | Drysdale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 9 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 600 m | 4.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 51.3 km | 51.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.8 km | 9.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 18.0 km | 20.9 km |
Population & growth
| Clifton Springs | Drysdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,646 | 4,976 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,187 | 5,328 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,409 | 7,425 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.72% | 1.72% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Clifton Springs or Drysdale?
Clifton Springs has the higher residential safety score (Clifton Springs 100/100 vs Drysdale 84/100).
Which is more affordable, Clifton Springs or Drysdale?
Clifton Springs is more affordable, with a median house price of $690K versus $704K.
Which has better schools, Clifton Springs or Drysdale?
Drysdale has a higher average school ICSEA (Clifton Springs 1004 vs Drysdale 1015; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Clifton Springs or Drysdale?
Clifton Springs has the higher transport score (Clifton Springs 31/100 vs Drysdale 22/100).
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