College Park vs Stepney
The verdict
Stepney is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.48M versus $3.01M in College Park. College Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (20 vs 21 min). On the separate residential safety score, Stepney rates higher (64 vs 53/100 in College Park).
Scores
| College Park | Stepney | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 84 |
| Transport | 82 | 80 |
| Education | 85 | 85 |
| Liveability | 89 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| College Park | Stepney | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 755 | 942 |
| Median age | 42 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,454 | $1,889 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 67.6% | 66.7% |
| Born in Australia | 75.8% | 76.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.1 |
Growth: College Park Stable · Stepney Stable
Property
| College Park | Stepney | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.01M | $1.48M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,250 | $780 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| College Park | Stepney | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 53 | 64 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 265 | 212 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 265 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,974 | 8,280 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| College Park | Stepney | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: College Park · Stepney
Transport
| College Park | Stepney | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 20 | 21 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| College Park | Stepney | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 6 |
| Parks | 2 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.6 km | 12.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.5 km | 3.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 2.7 km |
Population & growth
| College Park | Stepney | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 755 | 942 |
| Estimated 2025 | 802 | 1,000 |
| Projected 2041 | 791 | 986 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.52% | 1.50% |
Common questions
Which is safer, College Park or Stepney?
Stepney has the higher residential safety score (College Park 53/100 vs Stepney 64/100).
Which is more affordable, College Park or Stepney?
Stepney is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.48M versus $3.01M.
Which has better public transport, College Park or Stepney?
College Park has the higher transport score (College Park 82/100 vs Stepney 80/100).
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