Derwent Park vs Dowsing Point
The verdict
Derwent Park rates higher for education (58 vs 36). Derwent Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (30 vs 33 min).
Scores
Derwent ParkDowsing Point
| Derwent Park | Dowsing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 62 |
| Transport | 50 | 52 |
| Education | 58 | 36 |
| Liveability | 100 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Derwent Park | Dowsing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 872 | 77 |
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,190 | $1,292 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.2% | 12.8% |
| Born in Australia | 64.7% | 72.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.1 |
Growth: Derwent Park Stable · Dowsing Point Stable
Property
| Derwent Park | Dowsing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Derwent Park | Dowsing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| Derwent Park | Dowsing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 909 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Derwent Park · Dowsing Point
Transport
| Derwent Park | Dowsing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 30 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Derwent Park | Dowsing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.8°C | 21.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 570 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 280 m | 230 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.9 km | 7.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.8 km | 3.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 6.8 km |
Population & growth
| Derwent Park | Dowsing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 872 | 77 |
| Estimated 2025 | 835 | 74 |
| Projected 2041 | 915 | 81 |
| Annual growth rate | -1.08% | -0.99% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Derwent Park or Dowsing Point?
Dowsing Point has the higher transport score (Derwent Park 50/100 vs Dowsing Point 52/100).
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