Craigieburn vs Roxburgh Park
The verdict
Roxburgh Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $641K versus $653K in Craigieburn. Craigieburn rates higher for liveability (79 vs 73). Roxburgh Park is closer to the coast (23.6 km vs 28.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Roxburgh Park rates higher (99 vs 85/100 in Craigieburn).
Scores
| Craigieburn | Roxburgh Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 76 |
| Transport | 98 | 95 |
| Education | 58 | 56 |
| Liveability | 79 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Craigieburn | Roxburgh Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,178 | 24,129 |
| Median age | 32 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,798 | $1,629 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.4% | 39.3% |
| Born in Australia | 47.1% | 44.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.7 |
Growth: Craigieburn High Growth · Roxburgh Park High Growth
Property
| Craigieburn | Roxburgh Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $653K | $641K |
| Median unit price | $430K | $465K |
| House price YoY | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| 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 | Roxburgh Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 155 | 104 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 364 | 228 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 422 | 402 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,537 | 3,407 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Craigieburn | Roxburgh Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 5 |
| Government | 12 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 944 |
See the full school list on each profile: Craigieburn · Roxburgh Park
Transport
| Craigieburn | Roxburgh Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 95 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 201 | 60 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 59 | 50 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Craigieburn | Roxburgh Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 7 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 3 |
| Parks | 152 | 103 |
| Playgrounds | 57 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 55 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.0 km | 23.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.5 km | 21.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.7 km | 8.5 km |
Population & growth
| Craigieburn | Roxburgh Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 65,178 | 24,129 |
| Estimated 2025 | 67,273 | 25,091 |
| Projected 2041 | 105,416 | 39,025 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.79% | 0.98% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Craigieburn or Roxburgh Park?
Roxburgh Park has the higher residential safety score (Craigieburn 85/100 vs Roxburgh Park 99/100).
Which is more affordable, Craigieburn or Roxburgh Park?
Roxburgh Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $641K versus $653K.
Which has better schools, Craigieburn or Roxburgh Park?
Craigieburn has a higher average school ICSEA (Craigieburn 993 vs Roxburgh Park 944; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Craigieburn or Roxburgh Park?
Craigieburn has the higher transport score (Craigieburn 98/100 vs Roxburgh Park 95/100).
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