Curtin vs Phillip
The verdict
Phillip rates higher for transport (57 vs 49). Phillip is closer to the coast (106.3 km vs 108.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Curtin rates higher (97 vs 24/100 in Phillip).
Scores
CurtinPhillip
| Curtin | Phillip | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 77 |
| Transport | 49 | 57 |
| Education | 93 | 92 |
| Liveability | 75 | 83 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Curtin | Phillip | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,569 | 5,197 |
| Median age | 41 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,886 | $2,075 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.1% | 69.0% |
| Born in Australia | 73.4% | 52.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 1.9 |
Growth: Curtin — · Phillip —
Property
| Curtin | Phillip | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Curtin | Phillip | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 97 | 24 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 72 | 192 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 198 | 731 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 54 | 750 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,365 | 15,509 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Curtin | Phillip | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,139 | 1,087 |
Transport
| Curtin | Phillip | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 28 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 32 | 36 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Curtin | Phillip | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.0°C | 12.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 615 | 615 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 44 |
| Parks | 19 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 153 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 108.3 km | 106.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.8 km | 8.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.3 km | 950 m |
Population & growth
| Curtin | Phillip | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,569 | 5,197 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,616 | 7,135 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.21% | 8.25% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Curtin or Phillip?
Curtin has the higher residential safety score (Curtin 97/100 vs Phillip 24/100).
Which has better schools, Curtin or Phillip?
Curtin has a higher average school ICSEA (Curtin 1139 vs Phillip 1087; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Curtin or Phillip?
Phillip has the higher transport score (Curtin 49/100 vs Phillip 57/100).
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