Gaven vs Pacific Pines
The verdict
Pacific Pines rates higher for liveability (91 vs 61). Gaven is closer to the coast (5.6 km vs 6.7 km).
Scores
GavenPacific Pines
| Gaven | Pacific Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 68 |
| Transport | 55 | 55 |
| Education | 50 | 56 |
| Liveability | 61 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gaven | Pacific Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,638 | 16,664 |
| Median age | 45 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,015 | $2,090 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.7% | 32.2% |
| Born in Australia | 72.7% | 64.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.1 |
Growth: Gaven — · Pacific Pines —
Property
| Gaven | Pacific Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Gaven | Pacific Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 611 | 612 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 366 | 378 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,113 | 6,113 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gaven | Pacific Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,029 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gaven · Pacific Pines
Transport
| Gaven | Pacific Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 55 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 54 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Gaven | Pacific Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.4°C | 28.4°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,340 | 1,340 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 12 |
| Parks | 4 | 77 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.6 km | 6.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 62.1 km | 59.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.4 km | 9.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 6.9 km |
Population & growth
| Gaven | Pacific Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,638 | 16,664 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,681 | 17,098 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.65% | 0.64% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gaven or Pacific Pines?
Pacific Pines has the higher residential safety score (Gaven 82/100 vs Pacific Pines 83/100).
Which has better public transport, Gaven or Pacific Pines?
Gaven and Pacific Pines have similar transport scores.
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