Cottles Bridge vs Hurstbridge
The verdict
Hurstbridge rates higher for transport (92 vs 35). Hurstbridge is closer to the coast (31.6 km vs 35.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Hurstbridge rates higher (100 vs 63/100 in Cottles Bridge).
Scores
| Cottles Bridge | Hurstbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 71 |
| Transport | 35 | 92 |
| Education | 73 | 71 |
| Liveability | 19 | 50 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cottles Bridge | Hurstbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 609 | 3,554 |
| Median age | 52 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,170 | $2,168 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.6% | 43.2% |
| Born in Australia | 82.1% | 86.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Cottles Bridge Stable · Hurstbridge Stable
Property
| Cottles Bridge | Hurstbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $898K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -5.6% |
| 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
Safety
| Cottles Bridge | Hurstbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 493 | 56 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 164 | 169 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 225 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,149 | 1,857 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cottles Bridge | Hurstbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,111 | 1,060 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cottles Bridge · Hurstbridge
Transport
| Cottles Bridge | Hurstbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 109 | 64 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.5 km | 290 m |
Liveability
| Cottles Bridge | Hurstbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 12 |
| Parks | 0 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 12 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 35.8 km | 31.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 32.4 km | 28.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.2 km | 16.1 km |
Population & growth
| Cottles Bridge | Hurstbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 609 | 3,554 |
| Estimated 2025 | 610 | 3,499 |
| Projected 2041 | 663 | 3,871 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.04% | -0.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cottles Bridge or Hurstbridge?
Hurstbridge has the higher residential safety score (Cottles Bridge 63/100 vs Hurstbridge 100/100).
Which has better schools, Cottles Bridge or Hurstbridge?
Cottles Bridge has a higher average school ICSEA (Cottles Bridge 1111 vs Hurstbridge 1060; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cottles Bridge or Hurstbridge?
Hurstbridge has the higher transport score (Cottles Bridge 35/100 vs Hurstbridge 92/100).
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