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Eastgardens vs Pagewood

The verdict

Pagewood is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.65M versus $2.98M in Eastgardens. Eastgardens rates higher for transport (75 vs 64). Pagewood rates higher for liveability (97 vs 92). Pagewood has a shorter estimated CBD commute (34 vs 37 min). On the separate residential safety score, Pagewood rates higher (70 vs 60/100 in Eastgardens).

Scores

EastgardensPagewood
EastgardensPagewood
Overall8380
Transport7564
Education8378
Liveability9297

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

EastgardensPagewood
Population4,0863,885
Median age3142
Median household income (wk)$2,232$2,281
Bachelor degree or higher55.3%48.1%
Born in Australia38.0%64.0%
Avg household size2.42.9

Growth: Eastgardens Moderate Growth · Pagewood Moderate Growth

Property

EastgardensPagewood
Median house price$2.98M$2.65M
Median unit price$1.09M$985K
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$1,550$1,450
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)1856

Median price history

Safety

EastgardensPagewood
Residential safety score6070
Break & enter dwelling /100k147232
Motor vehicle theft /100k98180
Domestic assault /100k465129
Total incidents /100k (all)15,5904,865

Total incidents over time

Schools

EastgardensPagewood
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available1,094

See the full school list on each profile: Eastgardens · Pagewood

Transport

EastgardensPagewood
Transport score7564
Train stations00
Bus stops1121
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)3734
Nearest train station (km)4.3 km3.2 km

Liveability

EastgardensPagewood
Summer max temp26.5°C26.5°C
Winter max temp17.5°C17.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,0901,090
Supermarkets40
Cafes & restaurants30
Parks18
Playgrounds14
Swimming poolsData not available14
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)2.3 km2.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)8.2 km7.3 km
Nearest beach (km)2.9 km3.9 km
Nearest hospital (km)3.1 km2.9 km

Population & growth

EastgardensPagewood
Population (2021)4,0863,885
Estimated 20254,5934,367
Projected 20414,6764,446
Annual growth rate2.97%2.97%

Common questions

Which is safer, Eastgardens or Pagewood?

Pagewood has the higher residential safety score (Eastgardens 60/100 vs Pagewood 70/100).

Which is more affordable, Eastgardens or Pagewood?

Pagewood is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.65M versus $2.98M.

Which has better public transport, Eastgardens or Pagewood?

Eastgardens has the higher transport score (Eastgardens 75/100 vs Pagewood 64/100).

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Data sources

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