Clontarf (Moreton Bay) vs Rothwell
The verdict
Clontarf (Moreton Bay) rates higher for liveability (88 vs 65). Rothwell rates higher for transport (88 vs 56). Rothwell has a shorter estimated CBD commute (66 vs 88 min).
Scores
| Clontarf (Moreton Bay) | Rothwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 67 |
| Transport | 56 | 88 |
| Education | 47 | 44 |
| Liveability | 88 | 65 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Clontarf (Moreton Bay) | Rothwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,446 | 7,538 |
| Median age | 46 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,383 | $1,305 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.1% | 22.2% |
| Born in Australia | 75.5% | 74.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Clontarf (Moreton Bay) — · Rothwell —
Property
| Clontarf (Moreton Bay) | Rothwell | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $660 | $670 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Clontarf (Moreton Bay) | Rothwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 450 | 451 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 213 | 212 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,716 | 4,716 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Clontarf (Moreton Bay) | Rothwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,006 | 1,078 |
See the full school list on each profile: Clontarf (Moreton Bay) · Rothwell
Transport
| Clontarf (Moreton Bay) | Rothwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 88 | 66 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Clontarf (Moreton Bay) | Rothwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 3 |
| Parks | 15 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.3 km | 1.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.4 km | 28.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.4 km | 6.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Clontarf (Moreton Bay) | Rothwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,446 | 7,538 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,826 | 7,480 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.11% | -0.19% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Clontarf (Moreton Bay) or Rothwell?
Clontarf (Moreton Bay) and Rothwell have similar residential safety scores (99 and 99/100).
Which has better schools, Clontarf (Moreton Bay) or Rothwell?
Rothwell has a higher average school ICSEA (Clontarf (Moreton Bay) 1006 vs Rothwell 1078; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Clontarf (Moreton Bay) or Rothwell?
Rothwell has the higher transport score (Clontarf (Moreton Bay) 56/100 vs Rothwell 88/100).
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