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
| Federal | Possum Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 38 |
| Transport | 0 | 35 |
| Education | 66 | 67 |
| Liveability | 19 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Federal | Possum Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 784 | 277 |
| Median age | 47 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,910 | $1,649 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.7% | 37.8% |
| Born in Australia | 66.8% | 67.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Federal Moderate Growth · Possum Creek Moderate Growth
Property
| Federal | Possum Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.74M | $3.83M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $1,100 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 31 |
Median price history
Safety
| Federal | Possum Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 128 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 128 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 128 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,913 | 2,527 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Federal | Possum Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Federal · Possum Creek
Transport
| Federal | Possum Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.1 km | 3.5 km |
Liveability
| Federal | Possum Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.0 km | 10.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 618.3 km | 617.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.9 km | 7.1 km |
Population & growth
| Federal | Possum Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 784 | 277 |
| Estimated 2025 | 859 | 304 |
| Projected 2041 | 910 | 322 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.31% | 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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