Crestmead vs Park Ridge
The verdict
Crestmead rates higher for transport (49 vs 21). Park Ridge rates higher for education (39 vs 32). Crestmead is closer to the coast (22.1 km vs 24.6 km).
Scores
CrestmeadPark Ridge
| Crestmead | Park Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 38 |
| Transport | 49 | 21 |
| Education | 32 | 39 |
| Liveability | 79 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Crestmead | Park Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,271 | 8,455 |
| Median age | 29 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,468 | $1,418 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 12.7% | 24.8% |
| Born in Australia | 64.4% | 56.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.6 |
Growth: Crestmead — · Park Ridge —
Property
| Crestmead | Park Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $595 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Crestmead | Park Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,035 | 1,041 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 570 | 568 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,994 | 7,994 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Crestmead | Park Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 959 | 1,000 |
See the full school list on each profile: Crestmead · Park Ridge
Transport
| Crestmead | Park Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 21 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 87 | 91 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.8 km | 7.7 km |
Liveability
| Crestmead | Park Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 21 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.1 km | 24.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.0 km | 26.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.9 km | 8.7 km |
Population & growth
| Crestmead | Park Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,271 | 8,455 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,782 | 11,700 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.03% | 8.46% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Crestmead or Park Ridge?
Crestmead and Park Ridge have similar residential safety scores (58 and 58/100).
Which has better schools, Crestmead or Park Ridge?
Park Ridge has a higher average school ICSEA (Crestmead 959 vs Park Ridge 1000; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Crestmead or Park Ridge?
Crestmead has the higher transport score (Crestmead 49/100 vs Park Ridge 21/100).
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