Diggers Rest vs Fraser Rise
The verdict
Diggers Rest is more affordable, with a median house price of $653K versus $701K in Fraser Rise. Diggers Rest rates higher for transport (87 vs 21). Fraser Rise rates higher for liveability (59 vs 43). Fraser Rise is closer to the coast (22.2 km vs 29.8 km).
Scores
| Diggers Rest | Fraser Rise | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 47 |
| Transport | 87 | 21 |
| Education | 56 | 64 |
| Liveability | 43 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Diggers Rest | Fraser Rise | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,669 | 9,097 |
| Median age | 33 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,991 | $2,276 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.2% | 45.8% |
| Born in Australia | 70.8% | 54.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3.2 |
Growth: Diggers Rest High Growth · Fraser Rise High Growth
Property
| Diggers Rest | Fraser Rise | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $653K | $701K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -1.5% | -4.3% |
| 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
| Diggers Rest | Fraser Rise | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 61 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 564 | 506 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 318 | 330 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 282 | 418 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,504 | 5,156 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Diggers Rest | Fraser Rise | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,027 | 1,030 |
See the full school list on each profile: Diggers Rest · Fraser Rise
Transport
| Diggers Rest | Fraser Rise | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 21 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 71 | 89 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 5.3 km |
Liveability
| Diggers Rest | Fraser Rise | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 3 |
| Parks | 16 | 45 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 12 | 10 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 29.8 km | 22.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 31.7 km | 25.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 18.6 km | 11.8 km |
Population & growth
| Diggers Rest | Fraser Rise | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,669 | 9,097 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,949 | 21,980 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,909 | 20,715 |
| Annual growth rate | 8.82% | 24.68% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Diggers Rest or Fraser Rise?
Diggers Rest and Fraser Rise have similar residential safety scores (61 and 61/100).
Which is more affordable, Diggers Rest or Fraser Rise?
Diggers Rest is more affordable, with a median house price of $653K versus $701K.
Which has better schools, Diggers Rest or Fraser Rise?
Fraser Rise has a higher average school ICSEA (Diggers Rest 1027 vs Fraser Rise 1030; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Diggers Rest or Fraser Rise?
Diggers Rest has the higher transport score (Diggers Rest 87/100 vs Fraser Rise 21/100).
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