Freshwater vs Queenscliff
The verdict
Freshwater is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.07M versus $4.26M in Queenscliff. Queenscliff has a shorter estimated CBD commute (49 vs 51 min).
Scores
FreshwaterQueenscliff
| Freshwater | Queenscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 84 |
| Transport | 56 | 57 |
| Education | 92 | 96 |
| Liveability | 99 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Freshwater | Queenscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,186 | 3,407 |
| Median age | 37 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,726 | $2,903 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 59.1% | 65.1% |
| Born in Australia | 67.6% | 58.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.2 |
Growth: Freshwater Stable · Queenscliff Stable
Property
| Freshwater | Queenscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $4.07M | $4.26M |
| Median unit price | $1.29M | $1.50M |
| House price YoY | 17.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,850 | $1,850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 68 | 58 |
Median price history
Safety
| Freshwater | Queenscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 76 | 147 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 33 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 131 | 264 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,905 | 1,380 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Freshwater | Queenscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,136 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Freshwater · Queenscliff
Transport
| Freshwater | Queenscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 59 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 51 | 49 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.8 km | 9.5 km |
Liveability
| Freshwater | Queenscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 1 |
| Parks | 7 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 35 | 22 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 840 m | 410 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.9 km | 12.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 880 m | 480 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.5 km | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| Freshwater | Queenscliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,186 | 3,407 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,757 | 3,619 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,497 | 3,522 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.52% | 1.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Freshwater or Queenscliff?
Freshwater and Queenscliff have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Freshwater or Queenscliff?
Freshwater is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.07M versus $4.26M.
Which has better public transport, Freshwater or Queenscliff?
Queenscliff has the higher transport score (Freshwater 56/100 vs Queenscliff 57/100).
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