Don Valley vs Launching Place
The verdict
Launching Place rates higher for transport (19 vs 0). Launching Place is closer to the coast (49.8 km vs 54.0 km).
Scores
Don ValleyLaunching Place
| Don Valley | Launching Place | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 17 | 26 |
| Transport | 0 | 19 |
| Education | 39 | 41 |
| Liveability | 16 | 21 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Don Valley | Launching Place | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 586 | 2,495 |
| Median age | 44 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,760 | $1,830 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.3% | 23.7% |
| Born in Australia | 80.7% | 84.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Don Valley Moderate Growth · Launching Place Moderate Growth
Property
| Don Valley | Launching Place | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $679K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 3.1% |
| 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
| Don Valley | Launching Place | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 171 | 120 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 40 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 171 | 120 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,389 | 1,643 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Don Valley | Launching Place | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,006 | 960 |
See the full school list on each profile: Don Valley · Launching Place
Transport
| Don Valley | Launching Place | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 19 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 180 | 174 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 22.0 km | 20.6 km |
Liveability
| Don Valley | Launching Place | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 54.0 km | 49.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 56.0 km | 54.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 30.5 km | 26.8 km |
Population & growth
| Don Valley | Launching Place | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 586 | 2,495 |
| Estimated 2025 | 591 | 2,516 |
| Projected 2041 | 680 | 2,895 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.21% | 0.21% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Don Valley or Launching Place?
Don Valley and Launching Place have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better schools, Don Valley or Launching Place?
Don Valley has a higher average school ICSEA (Don Valley 1006 vs Launching Place 960; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Don Valley or Launching Place?
Launching Place has the higher transport score (Don Valley 0/100 vs Launching Place 19/100).
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