Craigieburn vs Somerton
The verdict
Craigieburn rates higher for transport (98 vs 60). Somerton is closer to the coast (22.8 km vs 28.0 km).
Scores
CraigieburnSomerton
| Craigieburn | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 47 |
| Transport | 98 | 60 |
| Education | 58 | 25 |
| Liveability | 79 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Craigieburn | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,178 | 6 |
| Median age | 32 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,798 | $1,187 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.4% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 47.1% | 83.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 1.3 |
Growth: Craigieburn High Growth · Somerton High Growth
Property
| Craigieburn | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $653K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $430K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 0.9% | 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
| Craigieburn | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 155 | 16,667 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 364 | 1,250,000 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 422 | 100,000 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,537 | 5,200,000 |
Somerton is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Craigieburn | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 0 |
| Government | 12 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Craigieburn · Somerton
Transport
| Craigieburn | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 60 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 201 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 59 | 72 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Craigieburn | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 0 |
| Parks | 152 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 57 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 55 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.0 km | 22.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.5 km | 19.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.7 km | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| Craigieburn | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 65,178 | 6 |
| Estimated 2025 | 67,273 | 6 |
| Projected 2041 | 105,416 | 10 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.79% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Craigieburn or Somerton?
Craigieburn has the higher transport score (Craigieburn 98/100 vs Somerton 60/100).
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