Eastgardens vs Pagewood
The verdict
Eastgardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.64M versus $2.73M in Pagewood. 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 59/100 in Eastgardens).
Scores
| Eastgardens | Pagewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 80 |
| Transport | 75 | 64 |
| Education | 83 | 78 |
| Liveability | 92 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Eastgardens | Pagewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,086 | 3,885 |
| Median age | 31 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,232 | $2,281 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.3% | 48.1% |
| Born in Australia | 38.0% | 64.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.9 |
Growth: Eastgardens Moderate Growth · Pagewood Moderate Growth
Property
| Eastgardens | Pagewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.64M | $2.73M |
| Median unit price | $1.08M | $1.07M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,470 | $1,400 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 75 |
Median price history
Safety
| Eastgardens | Pagewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 147 | 232 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 122 | 180 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 465 | 129 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,611 | 4,118 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Eastgardens | Pagewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,085 |
See the full school list on each profile: Eastgardens · Pagewood
Transport
| Eastgardens | Pagewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 37 | 34 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.3 km | 3.2 km |
Liveability
| Eastgardens | Pagewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 14 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.3 km | 2.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.2 km | 7.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.9 km | 3.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Eastgardens | Pagewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,086 | 3,885 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,593 | 4,367 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,676 | 4,446 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.97% | 2.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Eastgardens or Pagewood?
Pagewood has the higher residential safety score (Eastgardens 59/100 vs Pagewood 70/100).
Which is more affordable, Eastgardens or Pagewood?
Eastgardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.64M versus $2.73M.
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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