Craigieburn vs Reservoir
The verdict
Craigieburn is more affordable, with a median house price of $653K versus $913K in Reservoir. Reservoir rates higher for education (72 vs 58). Reservoir is closer to the coast (15.7 km vs 28.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Craigieburn rates higher (85 vs 43/100 in Reservoir).
Scores
| Craigieburn | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 89 |
| Transport | 98 | 100 |
| Education | 58 | 72 |
| Liveability | 79 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Craigieburn | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,178 | 51,096 |
| Median age | 32 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,798 | $1,541 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.4% | 47.4% |
| Born in Australia | 47.1% | 59.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Craigieburn High Growth · Reservoir High Growth
Property
| Craigieburn | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $653K | $913K |
| Median unit price | $430K | $624K |
| House price YoY | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| 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
| Craigieburn | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | 43 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 155 | 752 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 364 | 568 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 422 | 405 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,537 | 8,378 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Craigieburn | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 16 |
| Government | 12 | 9 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 1,016 |
See the full school list on each profile: Craigieburn · Reservoir
Transport
| Craigieburn | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 100 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 201 | 310 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 11 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 59 | 32 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 520 m |
Liveability
| Craigieburn | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 7 | 11 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 36 |
| Parks | 152 | 63 |
| Playgrounds | 57 | 44 |
| Swimming pools | 55 | 98 |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 8 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.0 km | 15.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.5 km | 11.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.7 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Craigieburn | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 65,178 | 51,096 |
| Estimated 2025 | 67,273 | 55,063 |
| Projected 2041 | 105,416 | 68,924 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.79% | 1.89% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Craigieburn or Reservoir?
Craigieburn has the higher residential safety score (Craigieburn 85/100 vs Reservoir 43/100).
Which is more affordable, Craigieburn or Reservoir?
Craigieburn is more affordable, with a median house price of $653K versus $913K.
Which has better schools, Craigieburn or Reservoir?
Reservoir has a higher average school ICSEA (Craigieburn 993 vs Reservoir 1016; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Craigieburn or Reservoir?
Reservoir has the higher transport score (Craigieburn 98/100 vs Reservoir 100/100).
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