College Grove vs Withers
The verdict
College Grove rates higher for education (45 vs 35). Withers rates higher for transport (53 vs 43). Withers is closer to the coast (1.5 km vs 4.2 km).
Scores
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| College Grove | Withers | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 53 |
| Transport | 43 | 53 |
| Education | 45 | 35 |
| Liveability | 58 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| College Grove | Withers | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,821 | 2,979 |
| Median age | 38 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,899 | $983 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.6% | 16.6% |
| Born in Australia | 76.2% | 71.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.2 |
Growth: College Grove Moderate Growth · Withers Stable
Property
| College Grove | Withers | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| College Grove | Withers | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 31 | 31 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 659 | 671 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 329 | 302 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,746 | 2,719 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,522 | 14,522 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| College Grove | Withers | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,033 | 932 |
See the full school list on each profile: College Grove · Withers
Transport
| College Grove | Withers | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 40 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 3.6 km |
Liveability
| College Grove | Withers | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 750 | 750 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.2 km | 1.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 159.6 km | 159.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.3 km | 1.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| College Grove | Withers | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,821 | 2,979 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,912 | 3,108 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,243 | 3,027 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.23% | 1.07% |
Common questions
Which is safer, College Grove or Withers?
College Grove and Withers have similar residential safety scores (31 and 31/100).
Which has better schools, College Grove or Withers?
College Grove has a higher average school ICSEA (College Grove 1033 vs Withers 932; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, College Grove or Withers?
Withers has the higher transport score (College Grove 43/100 vs Withers 53/100).
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