Concord West vs Rhodes
The verdict
Concord West is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.88M versus $4.07M in Rhodes. Rhodes rates higher for education (88 vs 80). Concord West is closer to the coast (13.7 km vs 15.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Concord West rates higher (97 vs 35/100 in Rhodes).
Scores
| Concord West | Rhodes | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 95 |
| Transport | 95 | 97 |
| Education | 80 | 88 |
| Liveability | 100 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Concord West | Rhodes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,178 | 11,453 |
| Median age | 42 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,354 | $2,183 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.6% | 74.7% |
| Born in Australia | 60.9% | 23.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.2 |
Growth: Concord West High Growth · Rhodes Moderate Growth
Property
| Concord West | Rhodes | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.88M | $4.07M |
| Median unit price | $1.87M | $989K |
| House price YoY | 3.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $890 | $890 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 55 | 16 |
Median price history
Safety
| Concord West | Rhodes | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 97 | 35 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 113 | 594 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 65 | 61 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 275 | 314 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,995 | 5,658 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Concord West | Rhodes | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,093 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Concord West · Rhodes
Transport
| Concord West | Rhodes | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 97 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 25 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 30 | 32 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 800 m | 160 m |
Liveability
| Concord West | Rhodes | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 34 |
| Parks | 8 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 59 | 18 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.7 km | 15.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.2 km | 12.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 630 m | 1.1 km |
Population & growth
| Concord West | Rhodes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,178 | 11,453 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,440 | 12,873 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,152 | 14,120 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.04% | 2.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Concord West or Rhodes?
Concord West has the higher residential safety score (Concord West 97/100 vs Rhodes 35/100).
Which is more affordable, Concord West or Rhodes?
Concord West is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.88M versus $4.07M.
Which has better public transport, Concord West or Rhodes?
Rhodes has the higher transport score (Concord West 95/100 vs Rhodes 97/100).
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