Flinders vs Shoreham
The verdict
Shoreham is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.93M versus $2.40M in Flinders. Flinders rates higher for liveability (29 vs 19). Shoreham rates higher for education (80 vs 71). Shoreham is closer to the coast (1.9 km vs 3.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Shoreham rates higher (38 vs 17/100 in Flinders).
Scores
| Flinders | Shoreham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 37 |
| Transport | 14 | 17 |
| Education | 71 | 80 |
| Liveability | 29 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Flinders | Shoreham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,130 | 679 |
| Median age | 63 | 61 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,104 | $2,012 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.2% | 62.0% |
| Born in Australia | 71.7% | 77.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Growth: Flinders Moderate Growth · Shoreham Moderate Growth
Property
| Flinders | Shoreham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.40M | $1.93M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -8.2% | -3.7% |
| 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 | Shoreham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 17 | 38 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,416 | 884 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 88 | 147 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,336 | 2,504 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Flinders | Shoreham | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · Shoreham
Transport
| Flinders | Shoreham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 14 | 17 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 5 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 227 | 215 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 21.9 km | 15.8 km |
Liveability
| Flinders | Shoreham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.0 km | 1.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 71.7 km | 67.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.3 km | 9.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.3 km | 14.4 km |
Population & growth
| Flinders | Shoreham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,130 | 679 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,138 | 684 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,291 | 776 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.18% | 0.18% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Flinders or Shoreham?
Shoreham has the higher residential safety score (Flinders 17/100 vs Shoreham 38/100).
Which is more affordable, Flinders or Shoreham?
Shoreham is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.93M versus $2.40M.
Which has better public transport, Flinders or Shoreham?
Shoreham has the higher transport score (Flinders 14/100 vs Shoreham 17/100).
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