Freshwater Creek vs Paraparap
The verdict
Freshwater Creek rates higher for liveability (21 vs 16). Paraparap rates higher for education (75 vs 70). Freshwater Creek is closer to the coast (9.4 km vs 11.4 km).
Scores
Freshwater CreekParaparap
| Freshwater Creek | Paraparap | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 28 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 70 | 75 |
| Liveability | 21 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Freshwater Creek | Paraparap | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 454 | 167 |
| Median age | 45 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,087 | $2,312 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.7% | 46.3% |
| Born in Australia | 85.7% | 89.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Freshwater Creek High Growth · Paraparap High Growth
Property
| Freshwater Creek | Paraparap | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Freshwater Creek | Paraparap | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 220 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,965 | 1,198 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Freshwater Creek | Paraparap | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,092 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Freshwater Creek · Paraparap
Transport
| Freshwater Creek | Paraparap | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 7.8 km | 14.2 km |
Liveability
| Freshwater Creek | Paraparap | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 28 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.4 km | 11.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 80.5 km | 87.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.4 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.2 km | 22.3 km |
Population & growth
| Freshwater Creek | Paraparap | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 454 | 167 |
| Estimated 2025 | 488 | 180 |
| Projected 2041 | 611 | 225 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.82% | 1.89% |
Common questions
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