Farrar vs Johnston
The verdict
Farrar rates higher for transport (40 vs 32). Johnston is closer to the coast (4.5 km vs 5.7 km).
Scores
FarrarJohnston
| Farrar | Johnston | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 50 |
| Transport | 40 | 32 |
| Education | 40 | 44 |
| Liveability | 80 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Farrar | Johnston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,650 | 2,386 |
| Median age | 32 | 28 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,573 | $2,254 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.2% | 30.7% |
| Born in Australia | 73.8% | 68.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Growth: Farrar High Growth · Johnston High Growth
Property
| Farrar | Johnston | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Farrar | Johnston | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 87 | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 242 | 251 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 788 | 796 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,252 | 4,252 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Farrar | Johnston | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 993 |
Transport
| Farrar | Johnston | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 40 | 32 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 62 | 65 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Farrar | Johnston | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.7 km | 4.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.7 km | 17.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 18.7 km | 20.3 km |
Population & growth
| Farrar | Johnston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,650 | 2,386 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,724 | 3,178 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,801 | 4,050 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.10% | 7.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Farrar or Johnston?
Farrar has the higher residential safety score (Farrar 87/100 vs Johnston 86/100).
Which has better public transport, Farrar or Johnston?
Farrar has the higher transport score (Farrar 40/100 vs Johnston 32/100).
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