Crib Point vs Somers
The verdict
Crib Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $748K versus $1.63M in Somers. Crib Point rates higher for transport (88 vs 42). Somers rates higher for education (62 vs 39). Crib Point has a shorter estimated CBD commute (135 vs 208 min). On the separate residential safety score, Somers rates higher (83 vs 75/100 in Crib Point).
Scores
| Crib Point | Somers | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 43 |
| Transport | 88 | 42 |
| Education | 39 | 62 |
| Liveability | 37 | 29 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Crib Point | Somers | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,343 | 1,857 |
| Median age | 39 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,447 | $1,906 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.9% | 47.6% |
| Born in Australia | 82.9% | 77.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Crib Point Moderate Growth · Somers Moderate Growth
Property
| Crib Point | Somers | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $748K | $1.63M |
| Median unit price | $515K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -32.5% | -26.9% |
| 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
| Crib Point | Somers | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 75 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 269 | 269 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 359 | 162 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 269 | 323 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,739 | 3,016 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Crib Point | Somers | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,018 | 1,048 |
See the full school list on each profile: Crib Point · Somers
Transport
| Crib Point | Somers | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 42 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 135 | 208 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.2 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Crib Point | Somers | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.0 km | 1.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 63.5 km | 65.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 8.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.5 km | 10.6 km |
Population & growth
| Crib Point | Somers | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,343 | 1,857 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,281 | 1,823 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,820 | 2,122 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.47% | -0.46% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Crib Point or Somers?
Somers has the higher residential safety score (Crib Point 75/100 vs Somers 83/100).
Which is more affordable, Crib Point or Somers?
Crib Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $748K versus $1.63M.
Which has better schools, Crib Point or Somers?
Somers has a higher average school ICSEA (Crib Point 1018 vs Somers 1048; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Crib Point or Somers?
Crib Point has the higher transport score (Crib Point 88/100 vs Somers 42/100).
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