Crace vs Palmerston
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The verdict
Crace rates higher for education (87 vs 82). Palmerston rates higher for liveability (73 vs 57). Crace has a shorter estimated CBD commute (39 vs 41 min). On the separate residential safety score, Palmerston rates higher (89 vs 76/100 in Crace).
Scores
CracePalmerston
| Crace | Palmerston | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 69 |
| Transport | 48 | 55 |
| Education | 87 | 82 |
| Liveability | 57 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Crace | Palmerston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,800 | 5,579 |
| Median age | 34 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,811 | $2,316 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 65.0% | 55.6% |
| Born in Australia | 61.0% | 65.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Crace High Growth · Palmerston High Growth
Property
| Crace | Palmerston | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Crace | Palmerston | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | 89 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 125 | 108 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 167 | 18 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 313 | 287 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,333 | 1,147 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Crace | Palmerston | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,073 |
See the full school list on each profile: Crace · Palmerston
Transport
| Crace | Palmerston | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 48 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 39 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Crace | Palmerston | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 21 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 112.0 km | 111.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.9 km | 9.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.8 km | 7.0 km |
Population & growth
| Crace | Palmerston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,800 | 5,579 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,846 | 5,567 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,844 | 7,955 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.24% | -0.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Crace or Palmerston?
Palmerston has the higher residential safety score (Crace 76/100 vs Palmerston 89/100).
Which has better public transport, Crace or Palmerston?
Palmerston has the higher transport score (Crace 48/100 vs Palmerston 55/100).
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