Crystal Creek vs North Arm
The verdict
North Arm is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.30M versus $1.51M in Crystal Creek. Crystal Creek rates higher for education (46 vs 34). North Arm is closer to the coast (22.5 km vs 24.9 km).
Scores
Crystal CreekNorth Arm
| Crystal Creek | North Arm | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 16 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 46 | 34 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Crystal Creek | North Arm | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 263 | 117 |
| Median age | 47 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,210 | $1,562 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.1% | 11.9% |
| Born in Australia | 84.0% | 92.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Crystal Creek Stable · North Arm Stable
Property
| Crystal Creek | North Arm | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.51M | $1.30M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $790 | $790 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 28 |
Median price history
Safety
| Crystal Creek | North Arm | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 761 | 855 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Crystal Creek | North Arm | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 951 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Crystal Creek · North Arm
Transport
| Crystal Creek | North Arm | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.6 km | 6.0 km |
Liveability
| Crystal Creek | North Arm | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.9 km | 22.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 649.6 km | 649.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.3 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Crystal Creek | North Arm | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 263 | 117 |
| Estimated 2025 | 276 | 123 |
| Projected 2041 | 274 | 122 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.21% | 1.26% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Crystal Creek or North Arm?
North Arm is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.30M versus $1.51M.
Which has better public transport, Crystal Creek or North Arm?
Crystal Creek and North Arm have similar transport scores.
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