Coniston vs Mount Saint Thomas
The verdict
Mount Saint Thomas is more affordable, with a median house price of $911K versus $1.14M in Coniston. Coniston rates higher for transport (92 vs 76). Coniston has a shorter estimated CBD commute (122 vs 185 min).
Scores
| Coniston | Mount Saint Thomas | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 73 |
| Transport | 92 | 76 |
| Education | 57 | 58 |
| Liveability | 92 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coniston | Mount Saint Thomas | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,267 | 1,449 |
| Median age | 39 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,535 | $1,835 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.9% | 37.8% |
| Born in Australia | 64.8% | 74.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Growth: Coniston Moderate Growth · Mount Saint Thomas Moderate Growth
Property
| Coniston | Mount Saint Thomas | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.14M | $911K |
| Median unit price | $745K | $800K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 49 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Coniston | Mount Saint Thomas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 132 | 69 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 265 | 138 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 353 | 690 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,779 | 2,968 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coniston | Mount Saint Thomas | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Coniston · Mount Saint Thomas
Transport
| Coniston | Mount Saint Thomas | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 76 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 122 | 185 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 310 m | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Coniston | Mount Saint Thomas | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.7 km | 2.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 69.5 km | 70.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.8 km | 3.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Coniston | Mount Saint Thomas | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,267 | 1,449 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,404 | 1,536 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,817 | 1,800 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.48% | 1.47% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Coniston or Mount Saint Thomas?
Mount Saint Thomas has the higher residential safety score (Coniston 67/100 vs Mount Saint Thomas 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Coniston or Mount Saint Thomas?
Mount Saint Thomas is more affordable, with a median house price of $911K versus $1.14M.
Which has better public transport, Coniston or Mount Saint Thomas?
Coniston has the higher transport score (Coniston 92/100 vs Mount Saint Thomas 76/100).
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