Fernbank Creek vs Rawdon Island
The verdict
Fernbank Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $905K versus $1.63M in Rawdon Island. Fernbank Creek is closer to the coast (6.6 km vs 12.2 km).
Scores
Fernbank CreekRawdon Island
| Fernbank Creek | Rawdon Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 20 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 43 | 40 |
| Liveability | 24 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fernbank Creek | Rawdon Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 122 | 142 |
| Median age | 50 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,625 | $2,349 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.2% | 22.4% |
| Born in Australia | 81.2% | 81.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.2 |
Growth: Fernbank Creek Moderate Growth · Rawdon Island Moderate Growth
Property
| Fernbank Creek | Rawdon Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $905K | $1.63M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $660 | $595 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 46 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Fernbank Creek | Rawdon Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 704 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 2,113 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,016 | 4,930 |
Fernbank Creek is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fernbank Creek | Rawdon Island | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Fernbank Creek · Rawdon Island
Transport
| Fernbank Creek | Rawdon Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| 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) | 6.2 km | 6.1 km |
Liveability
| Fernbank Creek | Rawdon Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.6 km | 12.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 312.7 km | 310.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.1 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.9 km | 6.8 km |
Population & growth
| Fernbank Creek | Rawdon Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 122 | 142 |
| Estimated 2025 | 138 | 152 |
| Projected 2041 | 148 | 159 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.13% | 1.72% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Fernbank Creek or Rawdon Island?
Fernbank Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $905K versus $1.63M.
Which has better public transport, Fernbank Creek or Rawdon Island?
Fernbank Creek and Rawdon Island have similar transport scores.
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