Driver vs Palmerston City
The verdict
Palmerston City rates higher for education (45 vs 36). Driver has a shorter estimated CBD commute (55 vs 58 min).
Scores
DriverPalmerston City
| Driver | Palmerston City | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 61 |
| Transport | 45 | 50 |
| Education | 36 | 45 |
| Liveability | 87 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Driver | Palmerston City | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,747 | 194 |
| Median age | 33 | 28 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,984 | $1,478 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.3% | 35.5% |
| Born in Australia | 67.8% | 44.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2 |
Growth: Driver High Growth · Palmerston City High Growth
Property
| Driver | Palmerston City | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Driver | Palmerston City | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 86 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 255 | 515 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 801 | 1,031 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,252 | 4,252 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Driver | Palmerston City | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 903 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Driver · Palmerston City
Transport
| Driver | Palmerston City | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 50 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 55 | 58 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Driver | Palmerston City | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 7 |
| Parks | 7 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.4 km | 4.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.3 km | 15.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 17.6 km | 17.6 km |
Population & growth
| Driver | Palmerston City | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,747 | 194 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,842 | 203 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,663 | 329 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.85% | 1.14% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Driver or Palmerston City?
Palmerston City has the higher transport score (Driver 45/100 vs Palmerston City 50/100).
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