Cottles Bridge vs Panton Hill
The verdict
Cottles Bridge rates higher for education (73 vs 68). Panton Hill is closer to the coast (34.3 km vs 35.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Panton Hill rates higher (91 vs 63/100 in Cottles Bridge).
Scores
| Cottles Bridge | Panton Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 40 |
| Transport | 35 | 35 |
| Education | 73 | 68 |
| Liveability | 19 | 21 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cottles Bridge | Panton Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 609 | 1,063 |
| Median age | 52 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,170 | $2,367 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.6% | 40.8% |
| Born in Australia | 82.1% | 82.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.9 |
Growth: Cottles Bridge Stable · Panton Hill Stable
Property
| Cottles Bridge | Panton Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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 | Panton Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 493 | 282 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 164 | 188 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 94 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,149 | 1,411 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cottles Bridge | Panton Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,111 | 1,068 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cottles Bridge · Panton Hill
Transport
| Cottles Bridge | Panton Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 109 | 106 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.5 km | 4.8 km |
Liveability
| Cottles Bridge | Panton Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 35.8 km | 34.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 32.4 km | 31.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.2 km | 18.1 km |
Population & growth
| Cottles Bridge | Panton Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 609 | 1,063 |
| Estimated 2025 | 610 | 1,065 |
| Projected 2041 | 663 | 1,158 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.04% | 0.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cottles Bridge or Panton Hill?
Panton Hill has the higher residential safety score (Cottles Bridge 63/100 vs Panton Hill 91/100).
Which has better schools, Cottles Bridge or Panton Hill?
Cottles Bridge has a higher average school ICSEA (Cottles Bridge 1111 vs Panton Hill 1068; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cottles Bridge or Panton Hill?
Cottles Bridge and Panton Hill have similar transport scores.
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