Flinders vs Main Ridge
The verdict
Flinders rates higher for transport (14 vs 0). Flinders is closer to the coast (3.0 km vs 6.7 km).
Scores
FlindersMain Ridge
| Flinders | Main Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 25 |
| Transport | 14 | 0 |
| Education | 71 | 66 |
| Liveability | 29 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Flinders | Main Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,130 | 453 |
| Median age | 63 | 56 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,104 | $2,166 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.2% | 50.7% |
| Born in Australia | 71.7% | 76.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.2 |
Growth: Flinders Moderate Growth · Main Ridge Moderate Growth
Property
| Flinders | Main Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.40M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -8.2% | 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
Safety
| Flinders | Main Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 17 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,416 | 662 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 88 | 662 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,336 | 1,987 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Flinders | Main Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Flinders · Main Ridge
Transport
| Flinders | Main Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 14 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 5 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 227 | 208 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 21.9 km | 19.9 km |
Liveability
| Flinders | Main Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 1 |
| Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.0 km | 6.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 71.7 km | 65.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.3 km | 6.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.3 km | 8.3 km |
Population & growth
| Flinders | Main Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,130 | 453 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,138 | 456 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,291 | 518 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.18% | 0.17% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Flinders or Main Ridge?
Flinders has the higher transport score (Flinders 14/100 vs Main Ridge 0/100).
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