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Federal vs Possum Creek

The verdict

Federal is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.74M versus $3.83M in Possum Creek. Possum Creek rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Possum Creek is closer to the coast (10.7 km vs 13.0 km).

Scores

FederalPossum Creek
FederalPossum Creek
Overall2638
Transport035
Education6667
Liveability1916

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

Demographics

FederalPossum Creek
Population784277
Median age4745
Median household income (wk)$1,910$1,649
Bachelor degree or higher42.7%37.8%
Born in Australia66.8%67.9%
Avg household size2.52.5

Growth: Federal Moderate Growth · Possum Creek Moderate Growth

Property

FederalPossum Creek
Median house price$1.74M$3.83M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$600$1,100
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)4531

Median price history

Safety

FederalPossum Creek
Residential safety score92
Break & enter dwelling /100k1280
Motor vehicle theft /100k1280
Domestic assault /100k1280
Total incidents /100k (all)1,9132,527

Total incidents over time

Schools

FederalPossum Creek
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Federal · Possum Creek

Transport

FederalPossum Creek
Transport score035
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)7.1 km3.5 km

Liveability

FederalPossum Creek
Summer max temp30.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants10
Parks10
Playgrounds1Data not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)13.0 km10.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)618.3 km617.9 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)9.9 km7.1 km

Population & growth

FederalPossum Creek
Population (2021)784277
Estimated 2025859304
Projected 2041910322
Annual growth rate2.31%2.35%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Federal or Possum Creek?

Federal is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.74M versus $3.83M.

Which has better public transport, Federal or Possum Creek?

Possum Creek has the higher transport score (Federal 0/100 vs Possum Creek 35/100).

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Data sources

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