Collinswood vs Medindie Gardens
The verdict
Collinswood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.94M versus $2.25M in Medindie Gardens. Medindie Gardens rates higher for liveability (88 vs 82). Medindie Gardens has a shorter estimated CBD commute (24 vs 26 min).
Scores
CollinswoodMedindie Gardens
| Collinswood | Medindie Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 82 |
| Transport | 78 | 74 |
| Education | 84 | 85 |
| Liveability | 82 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Collinswood | Medindie Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,496 | 352 |
| Median age | 36 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,927 | $2,976 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 61.7% | 62.2% |
| Born in Australia | 64.3% | 78.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.9 |
Growth: Collinswood Stable · Medindie Gardens Stable
Property
| Collinswood | Medindie Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.94M | $2.25M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Collinswood | Medindie Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 401 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 67 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,874 | 1,705 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Collinswood | Medindie Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Collinswood · Medindie Gardens
Transport
| Collinswood | Medindie Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 78 | 74 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 26 | 24 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Collinswood | Medindie Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 22 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.3 km | 10.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.7 km | 4.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 2.2 km |
Population & growth
| Collinswood | Medindie Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,496 | 352 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,501 | 353 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,615 | 380 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.08% | 0.07% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Collinswood or Medindie Gardens?
Collinswood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.94M versus $2.25M.
Which has better public transport, Collinswood or Medindie Gardens?
Collinswood has the higher transport score (Collinswood 78/100 vs Medindie Gardens 74/100).
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